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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Brazil",
    "addressLocality": "Uruguaiana"
  },
  "airlines": [
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  ],
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
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      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
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  "city": "Uruguaiana",
  "code": "URG",
  "connection_tips": "Rubem Berta Airport (URG), located approximately 9 kilometers from the city of Uruguaiana in Brazil\u2019s southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul, serves as a critical aviation link for the tri-border region where Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay converge. For international travelers crossing into Argentina or Uruguay, ensure all necessary visa and customs documents are in order before leaving the airport, as the bridge crossing involves rigorous checks. When departing URG, typically on flights to Porto Alegre (POA) or S\u00e3o Paulo (GRU/CGH), allow at least 90 minutes for check-in and security, as processing can be manual during peak periods. The terminal building is modest but functional, offering essential amenities such as a small snack bar, free Wi-Fi, and basic passenger lounges.\n\nGround transportation to Uruguaiana\u2019s city center is most reliably handled by local taxis, with a journey time of about 15 minutes, while some travelers prefer to pre-arrange transfers if they are heading directly across the border. For travelers, URG is a significant gateway for those needing to reach the Argentinian city of Paso de los Libres, which is connected via the international Agust\u00edn P. The airport also serves as a base for the Brazilian Air Force, adding a military presence to the facility. It is also worth noting that the region experiences frequent thunderstorms and occasional fog, particularly during the humid summer months, which can lead to flight delays.\n\nAs a hub for the region's vast cattle ranching and rice production industries, the airport often sees a mix of business travelers, government officials, and seasonal tourists. Car rental agencies, including major Brazilian providers like Localiza, are available in the terminal, though it is highly recommended to check their policies regarding cross-border travel if you plan to drive into Argentina. Justo - Get\u00falio Vargas Bridge over the Uruguay River.",
  "country": "Brazil",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=BRL",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check local weather conditions which may affect flights.",
    "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.",
    "Download your airline's mobile app for updates at this airport."
  ],
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  "google_maps_reviews": {
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  "iataCode": "URG",
  "icao": "SBUG",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -29.7822,
  "layover_planner_info": "Few amenities; plan ahead for food and services.",
  "longitude": -57.0382,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 90,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact your airline for rebooking assistance.",
  "name": "Rubem Berta Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "GRU",
      "name": "S\u00e3o Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "POA",
      "name": "Salgado Filho International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "ALQ",
      "name": "Gaud\u00eancio Machado Ramos Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "JBS",
      "name": "S\u00e3o Borja Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Rubem Berta Airport (URG/SBUG) operates as the primary aviation facility serving Uruguaiana in Rio Grande do Sul state, positioned strategically near Brazil's borders with Argentina and Uruguay in the fertile Pampa region where cattle ranching and agricultural activities dominate the local economy and drive significant cross-border trade requiring specialized customs and immigration processing capabilities. The airport serves as a crucial transportation hub for the tri-national border region, facilitating business travel, agricultural cargo transport, and tourism connections between Brazil's southernmost state and neighboring countries while accommodating both domestic flights to major Brazilian cities and occasional charter operations supporting regional economic activities.\n\nTerminal infrastructure includes customs and immigration facilities essential for processing international traffic crossing the complex triple border region, where Brazilian, Argentinian, and Uruguayan territories converge within a relatively small geographical area that has historically required sophisticated border management and transportation coordination. The facility accommodates LATAM Brasil's scheduled domestic service to S\u00e3o Paulo while maintaining capabilities for charter flights, cargo operations, and specialized government flights supporting border security and regional administrative functions that are essential for managing this economically and strategically important frontier region.\n\nOperational characteristics emphasize the airport's role in supporting the region's agricultural economy, particularly cattle ranching and grain production activities that require reliable cargo transportation and business aviation connectivity to major markets in S\u00e3o Paulo, Porto Alegre, and international destinations across the River Plate region. Flight operations coordinate with Brazilian air traffic control while maintaining awareness of nearby Argentine and Uruguayan airspace, creating unique operational requirements for a regional facility managing aircraft movements in this complex international border environment.\n\nGround transportation connections serve Uruguaiana and the broader border region, with taxi services and rental vehicles providing access to border crossing points into Argentina and Uruguay, making the airport an important gateway for tourists exploring the tri-national region's historical sites, estancias, and cultural attractions. Emergency services coordinate with regional authorities and neighboring countries' emergency systems when needed, reflecting the international nature of this border region where medical emergencies and security incidents may require cross-border cooperation and specialized emergency response protocols.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.worlddata.info/america/brazil/airports.php"
}
