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    "addressCountry": "Uruguay",
    "addressLocality": "Salto"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
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  "code": "STY",
  "connection_tips": "Nueva Hesperides Airport (STY) serves Salto in northwestern Uruguay and works more like a light regional airport than a busy scheduled hub. For a same-day backup, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into Salto rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are Carrasco International, Bella Uni\u00f3n Airport, Tydeo Larre Borges Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Amaszonas Uruguay, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Salto's time-saving link to the rest of Uruguay.\n\nGround transport is usually by pre-arranged taxi or private pickup from Salto, with fuller transport options in town rather than at the terminal. In practical terms, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into Salto rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are Carrasco International, Bella Uni\u00f3n Airport, Tydeo Larre Borges Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Amaszonas Uruguay, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Salto's time-saving link to the rest of Uruguay.\n\nTravelers heading onward to the Dayman hot springs, the Uruguay River waterfront, or local agricultural estates should plan that road segment before arrival. If the plan changes, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into Salto rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are Carrasco International, Bella Uni\u00f3n Airport, Tydeo Larre Borges Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Amaszonas Uruguay, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Salto's time-saving link to the rest of Uruguay.",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Arrange your ride from Salto in advance, because cars are not always waiting at the terminal.",
    "If you are heading to the Dayman hot springs, confirm the transfer before landing.",
    "Carry Uruguayan pesos for the road transfer, especially if arriving outside city business hours.",
    "Use Salto city for meals, banking, and supplies; the airport is only a brief stop.",
    "STY is strongest when hot-springs or Salto access matters more than routing through Montevideo."
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  "iataCode": "STY",
  "icao": "SUSO",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -31.438499,
  "layover_planner_info": "Research facilities in advance for comfortable layovers.",
  "longitude": -57.985298,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline desks or local staff for assistance with missed connections.",
  "name": "Nueva Hesperides International Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "MVD",
      "name": "Carrasco International"
    },
    {
      "code": "BUV",
      "name": "Bella Uni\u00f3n Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "PDU",
      "name": "Tydeo Larre Borges Airport"
    }
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  "terminal_info": "Nueva Hesperides International Airport (STY/SUSO) operates as Uruguay's thermal tourism aviation gateway serving Salto where Termas del Daym\u00e1n hot springs (46\u00b0C maximum temperature - Uruguay's highest) attract international visitors seeking therapeutic waters containing magnesium, iodine, fluoride, calcium throughout northwestern territories. Located supporting South America's first thermal water park (Acuamania), 3,000-bed accommodation capacity, the facility accommodates Amaszonas Uruguay, LATAM Group, Avianca operations from Asunci\u00f3n, Buenos Aires, Montevideo while 6km proximity to healing springs enables rapid access throughout territories where mineral-rich waters, agricultural economy create unique tourism-wellness destination requiring specialized seasonal aviation operations.\n\nThermal tourism infrastructure emphasizes wellness aviation where Uruguay River waterfront, Daym\u00e1n hot springs, agricultural estates create integrated tourism experience throughout territories where hourly bus connections, pre-arranged transfers support thermal bath access. The facility accommodates charter flights, regional operations throughout areas where agricultural production, cattle ranching complement thermal tourism while therapeutic water properties (heat-salinity combination) attract domestic, international wellness tourism throughout gaucho country landscapes where traditional agriculture meets modern spa tourism requiring specialized ground transportation coordination.\n\nOperational characteristics focus on seasonal wellness tourism where thermal springs demand, agricultural business travel require flexible scheduling throughout territories where Uruguayan peso requirements, advance transportation planning affect visitor experiences. The airport manages essential services for international thermal tourism, regional agricultural commerce throughout areas where limited terminal services reflect regional airport functionality while thermal springs proximity creates unique tourism aviation niche throughout Uruguay's interior development corridors.\n\nStrategic importance extends beyond transportation to anchoring Uruguay's wellness tourism industry where Nueva Hesperides Airport enables essential access to South America's premier thermal springs destination throughout northwestern territories. The facility demonstrates successful thermal tourism development where aviation infrastructure, natural mineral resources, agricultural heritage converge requiring comprehensive understanding of wellness tourism, thermal springs therapy, and regional agricultural economics throughout Uruguay where aviation access enables international recognition for therapeutic tourism excellence.",
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}