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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Uruguay",
    "addressLocality": "Bella Uni\u00f3n"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Regional carriers",
    "Charter operators"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Bella Uni\u00f3n",
  "code": "BUV",
  "connection_tips": "Connecting through Bella Uni\u00f3n Airport (BUV) requires careful attention to its operational limitations, as it is primarily a regional facility with limited commercial service and no instrument landing system. Flights are conducted under visual flight rules (VFR) and are strictly limited to daylight hours. Weather and visibility are critical factors for any arrival or departure, and pilots must exercise extreme caution. Confirm flight schedules directly with your airline or charter operator well in advance, as services can be sporadic and subject to change based on local conditions. For travelers planning a connection or layover at BUV, facilities are basic, focusing on essential needs rather than extensive passenger amenities.\n\nExpect a waiting area and restrooms, but no shops or lounges. Carry all necessary supplies, including food and water. Communication with your pilot or ground handler is crucial for accurate flight status and transfer procedures, as there are no formal information desks on-site. Given the airport's remote border location, ensure travel documents are easily accessible.\n\nWhen planning travel to or from Bella Uni\u00f3n, be aware that road conditions can be challenging, especially after heavy rainfall. This impacts ground transport reliability, so pre-arranged taxi or shuttle is recommended for a smooth transition. If your connection involves an overnight stay, lodging is available in Bella Uni\u00f3n city. Finally, the airport's role in supporting the agro-industrial sector means cargo operations may take priority, so flexibility is key when traveling through this regional hub.",
  "country": "Uruguay",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Gateway to Uruguay's northern frontier region and sugarcane industry.",
    "VFR operations only; daylight hours strictly enforced.",
    "Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.",
    "Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.",
    "Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Bella+Union+Airport+Uruguay",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
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  "iataCode": "BUV",
  "icao": "SUBU",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -30.2698,
  "layover_planner_info": "Small regional facility with basic services.",
  "longitude": -57.6401,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 75,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 75,
  "mct_international_to_international": 90,
  "missed_connection_help": "Consider Montevideo for broader Uruguayan connections.",
  "name": "Bella Uni\u00f3n Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "MVD",
      "name": "Carrasco International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "STY",
      "name": "Nueva Hesperides International Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Bella Uni\u00f3n Airport (BUV), also known as Placeres Airport, is a significant regional aviation facility located in the Artigas Department of northern Uruguay. Situated approximately seven kilometers south-southeast of the Bella Uni\u00f3n city center, the airport serves as a critical transportation node for the country\u2019s remote northern frontier. It provides essential connectivity for government officials, agricultural technicians, and business travelers, linking this part of the Uruguay River valley with major hubs like Salto and the national capital, Montevideo.\n\nThe airport operates through a single, minimalist passenger terminal building designed for functional efficiency and ease of transit. The facility manages a modest flow of domestic and charter flights, featuring basic structures used for flight coordination and passenger sheltering. A defining feature of the airfield is its 1,180-meter runway, which includes a 170-meter unpaved overrun at its northwest end. Because the airfield lacks modern runway lighting and advanced navigational aids, all flight operations are strictly limited to daylight hours and are conducted under visual flight rules (VFR).\n\nBeyond its role in commercial travel, Bella Uni\u00f3n Airport is a vital hub for the region\u2019s thriving agro-industrial sector. The city is officially recognized as the \"Capital of Sugarcane,\" and the airport plays a primary role in supporting the logistical needs of the surrounding massive plantations and processing facilities. The facility serves as a transition point for high-value components and supplies needed for the local sugar and industrial ethanol industries. The airfield\u2019s strategic location in the tri-border region also makes it an important node for monitoring cross-border activities with neighboring Argentina and Brazil.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/SUBU"
}