Santa Bernardina International Airport (SUDU)
Medium airport · Durazno, Durazno Department, Uruguay
Airport data
| Name | Santa Bernardina International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SUDU |
| IATA | DZO |
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 33°21'32" W 56°29'57" -33.35890, -56.49920 |
| Location | Durazno, Durazno Department, Uruguay |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 7,477 ft (2279 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 10/28 | 4,764 ft (1452 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Santa Bernardina International Airport at a glance
Santa Bernardina International Airport is a medium airport in Durazno, Durazno Department, Uruguay, known to airline systems as DZO. The field elevation of 305 ft (93 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SUDU are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 03/21 — offers 7,477 ft (2279 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SUDU 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 Santa Bernardina International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ángel S. Adami International Airport | SUAA | 161 km (87 NM) |
| Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport | SUMU | 170 km (92 NM) |
| Tydeo Larre Borges Airport | SUPU | 183 km (99 NM) |
| Gualeguaychu Airport | SAAG | 201 km (109 NM) |
| Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International Airport | SULS | 211 km (114 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Santa Bernardina International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 305 ft field elevation of Santa Bernardina 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 Santa Bernardina International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Santa Bernardina International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Santa Bernardina International Airport is SUDU, and its IATA code is DZO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Santa Bernardina International Airport above sea level?
Santa Bernardina International Airport sits at an elevation of 305 feet (93 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Santa Bernardina International Airport located?
The airport lies at -33.3589, -56.4992 — in Durazno, Durazno Department, Uruguay, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ángel S. Adami International Airport, about 161 km away.
Does SUDU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SUDU 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 Santa Bernardina International Airport?
Santa Bernardina International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 03/21, measures 7,477 ft (2279 m) with a ASP surface.