Mariscal Lamar International Airport – CUE Cuenca
The Mariscal Lamar International Airport is an international airport located within the city of Cuenca, Ecuador. The name of the airport was in reference to a native politician and military leader, Jose del Mar, who was Peruvian. The airport, which has an IATA code of CUE, is a high elevation airport sitting 8,306 feet above sea level. It serves the region of Azuay Province, which is visited by tourists for the El Cajas National Park and the largest hydroelectric plant in all of Ecuador.
Best Time to Visit
The Mariscal Lamar International Airport has a single asphalt runway measuring 6,234 feet long. It is located in the middle of the city, which limits the planes that can land on its tarmac. Plans are underway to improve facilities for the monsoon season. The airport also features its own instrument landing system. The CUE Cuenca Airport is home to both TAME and LATAM Ecuador Airlines, which bring travelers to and from the city of Quito. El Tambo, Honorato Vasquez, and Santa Isabel are just a few of the many cities that travelers can explore within a short distance from the airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Near the Mariscal Lamar International Airport are several hotel options to choose from. A ten-minute drive will lead travelers to the comforting spaces of Hotel San Antonio, which has free Wi-Fi as well as a great location for recreation and sightseeing. Other options include the modern spaces of Nass Pinar Del Lago and Hotel Oro Verde Cuenca, both offering free Wi-Fi as well as parking spaces for guests renting cars.
MCH - General M Serrano Airport is the closest airport to CUE Airport.
