Pres. Gral. Óscar D. Gestido Binational Airport (SURV)
Medium airport · Rivera/Santana do Livramento, Rivera Department, Uruguay
Airport data
| Name | Pres. Gral. Óscar D. Gestido Binational Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SURV |
| IATA | RVY |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 30°58'29" W 55°28'34" -30.97460, -55.47620 |
| Location | Rivera/Santana do Livramento, Rivera Department, Uruguay |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 6,004 ft (1830 m) | — | UNK | No |
Pres. Gral. Óscar D. Gestido Binational Airport at a glance
Pres. Gral. Óscar D. Gestido Binational Airport is a medium airport in Rivera/Santana do Livramento, Rivera Department, Uruguay, known to airline systems as RVY. The field elevation of 712 ft (217 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SURV are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 05/23, offers 6,004 ft (1830 m) of unk surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SURV 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 Pres. Gral. Óscar D. Gestido Binational Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Comandante Gustavo Kraemer Airport | SBBG | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Rubem Berta Airport | SBUG | 200 km (108 NM) |
| Paso De Los Libres Airport | SARL | 215 km (116 NM) |
| Monte Caseros Airport | SARM | 221 km (119 NM) |
| Santa Maria Airport | SBSM | 222 km (120 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Pres. Gral. Óscar D. Gestido Binational Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 712 ft field elevation of Pres. Gral. Óscar D. Gestido Binational 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 Pres. Gral. Óscar D. Gestido Binational Airport
What is the ICAO code of Pres. Gral. Óscar D. Gestido Binational Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Pres. Gral. Óscar D. Gestido Binational Airport is SURV, and its IATA code is RVY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Pres. Gral. Óscar D. Gestido Binational Airport above sea level?
Pres. Gral. Óscar D. Gestido Binational Airport sits at an elevation of 712 feet (217 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Pres. Gral. Óscar D. Gestido Binational Airport located?
The airport lies at -30.9746, -55.4762 — in Rivera/Santana do Livramento, Rivera Department, Uruguay, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Comandante Gustavo Kraemer Airport, about 138 km away.
Does SURV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SURV 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 Pres. Gral. Óscar D. Gestido Binational Airport?
Pres. Gral. Óscar D. Gestido Binational Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 6,004 ft (1830 m) with a UNK surface.