Uruguay's central regional airport serving Durazno department.
Location
Durazno, Uruguay
Santa Bernardina International Airport, coded DZO (ICAO: SUDU), is a small regional airport located near Durazno, the capital city of the Durazno department in central Uruguay. It serves primarily general aviation and occasional commercial or charter operations, functioning as one of Uruguay's secondary airports outside the main hub at Montevideo.
The airport holds international designation but handles limited scheduled passenger traffic, with most international travelers to Uruguay routing through Carrasco International Airport in Montevideo. Its infrastructure is modest, reflecting the size and population of the surrounding region.
Durazno is situated roughly in the geographic center of Uruguay, making the airport a potential hub for inland connectivity, though commercial services remain sparse and the facility is used significantly for light aircraft, agricultural aviation, and military training purposes.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building with basic passenger facilities suited to low-volume regional traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Durazno city center is primarily available via taxi and private vehicle, with no formal public bus service documented.
Notable facts
- ›IATA code DZO and ICAO code SUDU serve the Durazno department of Uruguay.
- ›Despite its international designation, the airport handles very limited scheduled commercial traffic.
- ›Durazno is located near the geographic center of Uruguay, positioning the airport centrally within the country.
- ›The airport is used for general aviation, agricultural operations, and light aircraft activity.
- ›Most international passengers traveling to or from the Durazno region connect through Carrasco International Airport in Montevideo.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
