Rubem Berta Airport (SBUG)
Medium airport · Uruguaiana, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Rubem Berta Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBUG |
| IATA | URG |
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 29°46'56" W 57°2'18" -29.78220, -57.03820 |
| Location | Uruguaiana, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/22 | 2,625 ft (800 m) | 164 ft | GRS | No |
| 9/27 | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Rubem Berta Airport at a glance
Rubem Berta Airport is a medium airport in Uruguaiana, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, known to airline systems as URG. The field elevation of 256 ft (78 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBUG are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 9/27 — offers 4,921 ft (1500 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 9 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBUG shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Rubem Berta Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Paso De Los Libres Airport | SARL | 15 km (8 NM) |
| Monte Caseros Airport | SARM | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Curuzu Cuatia Airport | SATU | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Comodoro Pierrestegui Airport | SAAC | 192 km (104 NM) |
| Pres. Gral. Óscar D. Gestido Binational Airport | SURV | 200 km (108 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Rubem Berta Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 256 ft field elevation of Rubem Berta Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 138 airports and airfields we list for Brazil — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Rubem Berta Airport
What is the ICAO code of Rubem Berta Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Rubem Berta Airport is SBUG, and its IATA code is URG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Rubem Berta Airport above sea level?
Rubem Berta Airport sits at an elevation of 256 feet (78 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Rubem Berta Airport located?
The airport lies at -29.7822, -57.0382 — in Uruguaiana, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Paso De Los Libres Airport, about 15 km away.
Does SBUG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBUG appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Rubem Berta Airport?
Rubem Berta Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 9/27, measures 4,921 ft (1500 m) with a ASP surface.