Mariscal Lamar Airport

SECU / CUE

Cuenca, EC

Last Updated
Mar 4, 16:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 37 min ago
16:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
7 kt
80°
10+ km
Visibility
4,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SECU 041600Z 08007KT 9999 BKN040 BKN300 20/09 Q1025

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 8,306 ft
BKN 4,000 ft AGL
BKN 30,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,306 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
30,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
38,306 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ECU
06 ✈️
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
6,234 ft 118 ft ASP 52°
6.6 kt 2.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SECU

2,835 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
92%
MVFR
7.2%
IFR
0.8%
LIFR
0%

Mariscal Lamar Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 92% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 5.5 knots. Temperature extremes range from 2°C to 51°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, December, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 5.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 2.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.3%
NE
23.6%
E
24.2%
SE
7.6%
S
10.1%
SW
19.3%
W
4%
NW
2%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.8°C
Range: 2°C to 51°C
2°C 51°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.6%

Best Months for VFR

March December September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.9 kt

Statistics computed from 2,835 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mariscal Lamar Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SECU
IATA Code: CUE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 8,306 ft MSL

Location

City: Cuenca
Country: EC
Latitude: -2.889470°
Longitude: -78.984398°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 6,234 ft
Width: 118 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Mariscal Lamar Airport

Overview

Mariscal Lamar Airport serves Cuenca, Ecuador, situated at a high elevation of 8,306 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region, supporting both regional and local air transportation needs in this mountainous area of Ecuador.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 92.2% of observations indicating good visual flight rules. Winds are consistently from the east (90°), averaging 5.5 knots with occasional peaks up to 19 knots. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from 2°C to 51°C, with an average of 16.7°C, which pilots should consider for performance calculations.

Notable Features

Located at coordinates -2.889470, -78.984398, the airport is positioned in a mountainous terrain characteristic of the Ecuadorian Andes. The single runway 06/24 is 6,234 feet long with an asphalt surface, suitable for medium-sized aircraft operations. High elevation and surrounding terrain will impact aircraft performance and require careful flight planning.

Approach Considerations

Runway 06/24 benefits from highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and minimal average crosswind of 2 knots. December, September, and January offer the most consistent VFR conditions. Pilots should be prepared for potential visibility challenges, as 3.9% of observations indicate fog potential, though average visibility remains excellent at 10 statute miles.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.