Santa Bernardina International Airport (DZO)

Santa Bernardina International Airport (SUDU) serves Durazno, capital of Uruguay's Durazno Department, operating as a combined military and general aviation facility shared with the Tte. 2° Mario W. Parallada Air Base of the Uruguayan Air Force, featuring modern terminal infrastructure built to international operational safety and service quality standards. The airport underwent comprehensive modernization as part of Uruguay's National System of International Airports, incorporating cutting-edge technology and high-quality equipment designed to meet the most stringent international aviation standards for both civilian and military operations. The passenger terminal building offers modern amenities including duty-free shops featuring local Uruguayan products, comfortable lounges for passenger relaxation, essential services encompassing passenger processing, cargo handling facilities, and aircraft maintenance services supported by friendly staff trained to assist travelers and provide smooth transitions for various aviation activities. Operating Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM local time and Saturday-Sunday 24 hours, the facility accommodates both scheduled and charter operations while maintaining its dual-use military capabilities. As an integral component of Uruguay's aviation infrastructure, the airport provides essential connectivity for the central Durazno region, supporting tourism, business travel, cargo operations, and military training activities through its professional-grade facilities and services. The strategic location enables efficient access to Uruguay's interior regions while maintaining operational coordination between civilian aviation authorities and the Uruguayan Air Force, representing the successful integration of military and civilian aviation operations at a modern international-standard facility serving Uruguay's developing aviation sector.