Nueva Hesperides International Airport (SUSO)
Medium airport · Salto, Salto Department, Uruguay
Airport data
| Name | Nueva Hesperides International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SUSO |
| IATA | STY |
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 31°26'19" W 57°59'7" -31.43850, -57.98530 |
| Location | Salto, Salto Department, Uruguay |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5,210 ft (1588 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 2,461 ft (750 m) | 164 ft | GRS | No |
Nueva Hesperides International Airport at a glance
Nueva Hesperides International Airport is a medium airport in Salto, Salto Department, Uruguay, known to airline systems as STY. The field elevation of 187 ft (57 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SUSO 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 — 05/23 — offers 5,210 ft (1588 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SUSO 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 Nueva Hesperides International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Comodoro Pierrestegui Airport | SAAC | 16 km (9 NM) |
| Tydeo Larre Borges Airport | SUPU | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Monte Caseros Airport | SARM | 134 km (72 NM) |
| Gualeguaychu Airport | SAAG | 184 km (99 NM) |
| Curuzu Cuatia Airport | SATU | 185 km (100 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Nueva Hesperides International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 187 ft field elevation of Nueva Hesperides 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 Nueva Hesperides International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Nueva Hesperides International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Nueva Hesperides International Airport is SUSO, and its IATA code is STY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Nueva Hesperides International Airport above sea level?
Nueva Hesperides International Airport sits at an elevation of 187 feet (57 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Nueva Hesperides International Airport located?
The airport lies at -31.4385, -57.9853 — in Salto, Salto Department, Uruguay, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Comodoro Pierrestegui Airport, about 16 km away.
Does SUSO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SUSO 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 Nueva Hesperides International Airport?
Nueva Hesperides International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 05/23, measures 5,210 ft (1588 m) with a ASP surface.