Ángel S. Adami International Airport (SUAA)
Medium airport · Montevideo, Montevideo Department, Uruguay
Airport data
| Name | Ángel S. Adami International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SUAA |
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 34°47'21" W 56°15'53" -34.78920, -56.26470 |
| Location | Montevideo, Montevideo Department, Uruguay |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 4,101 ft (1250 m) | 75 ft | CON | Yes |
Ángel S. Adami International Airport at a glance
Ángel S. Adami International Airport is a medium airport in Montevideo, Montevideo Department, Uruguay. The field elevation of 174 ft (53 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SUAA are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 01/19, offers 4,101 ft (1250 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SUAA 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 Ángel S. Adami International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport | SUMU | 22 km (12 NM) |
| Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International Airport | SULS | 107 km (58 NM) |
| La Plata Airport | SADL | 150 km (81 NM) |
| Santa Bernardina International Airport | SUDU | 161 km (87 NM) |
| Aeroparque Jorge Newbery | SABE | 198 km (107 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ángel S. Adami International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 174 ft field elevation of Ángel S. Adami International 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 7 airports and airfields we list for Uruguay — 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 Ángel S. Adami International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ángel S. Adami International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ángel S. Adami International Airport is SUAA, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ángel S. Adami International Airport above sea level?
Ángel S. Adami International Airport sits at an elevation of 174 feet (53 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ángel S. Adami International Airport located?
The airport lies at -34.7892, -56.2647 — in Montevideo, Montevideo Department, Uruguay, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport, about 22 km away.
Does SUAA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SUAA 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 Ángel S. Adami International Airport?
Ángel S. Adami International Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 4,101 ft (1250 m) with a CON surface.