IATA Code | MVD | ICAO Code | SUMU |
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City | Montevideo | Country/Region | Uruguay (UY) |
Type |
Airport (Aerodrome, Airfield) CustomsCustoms Airport: An airport where customs officials are stationed. The customs airport serves as the gateway for air cargo, where customs procedures are carried out for international air freight. |
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Latitude | -34.8384 | Longitude | -56.0308 |
Time Zone | -04:00 | Phone Number | +598 2604 0329 |
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Carrasco International Airport (IATA: MVD, ICAO: SUMU), also called General Cesáreo L. Berisso Airport is the main international airport of Uruguay. It is the country's largest airport and is located in the Carrasco neighborhood of Montevideo. It has been cited as one of the most efficient and traveler-friendly airports in Latin America.
The airport is named after Cesáreo L. Berisso, a pioneer of Uruguayan aviation, and it also hosts an air base of the Uruguayan Air Force. The airport is located 19 km (12 mi) from downtown Montevideo. The airport is served by public transit and a private taxi service which connect to Montevideo and Punta del Este.
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