Tydeo Larre Borges Airport (SUPU)
Medium airport · Paysandú, Paysandu Department, Uruguay
Airport data
| Name | Tydeo Larre Borges Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SUPU |
| IATA | PDU |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 32°21'48" W 58°3'43" -32.36330, -58.06190 |
| Location | Paysandú, Paysandu Department, Uruguay |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 4,331 ft (1320 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Tydeo Larre Borges Airport at a glance
Tydeo Larre Borges Airport is a medium airport in Paysandú, Paysandu Department, Uruguay, known to airline systems as PDU. The field elevation of 138 ft (42 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SUPU 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, 02/20, offers 4,331 ft (1320 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SUPU 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 Tydeo Larre Borges Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gualeguaychu Airport | SAAG | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Nueva Hesperides International Airport | SUSO | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Comodoro Pierrestegui Airport | SAAC | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Santa Bernardina International Airport | SUDU | 183 km (99 NM) |
| Monte Caseros Airport | SARM | 236 km (127 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tydeo Larre Borges Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 138 ft field elevation of Tydeo Larre Borges 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 Tydeo Larre Borges Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tydeo Larre Borges Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tydeo Larre Borges Airport is SUPU, and its IATA code is PDU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tydeo Larre Borges Airport above sea level?
Tydeo Larre Borges Airport sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tydeo Larre Borges Airport located?
The airport lies at -32.3633, -58.0619 — in Paysandú, Paysandu Department, Uruguay, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Gualeguaychu Airport, about 88 km away.
Does SUPU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SUPU 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 Tydeo Larre Borges Airport?
Tydeo Larre Borges Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 4,331 ft (1320 m) with a ASP surface.