General aviation · Melo, Uruguay

Melo/Cerro Largo International

SUMOMLZ
Elevation
364 ft
Coordinates
32°20′S 54°13′W
Local time
America/Montevideo

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Field information

SUMO runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Melo/Cerro Largo International (SUMO/MLZ) has one runway, 07/25, 4,573 ft (1,394 m) long. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as No RFFS published. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SUMO, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    General aviation

  • Time zone

    America/Montevideo

  • Country

    Uruguay

    UY

  • Municipality

    Melo

  • Elevation

    364 ft

  • Position

    -32.3379, -54.2167

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1

  • Fire & rescue

    No RFFS published

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

Runways · SUMO

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
07/254,573 ft (1,394 m)98 ft——

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at SUMO.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Melo/Cerro Largo International (SUMO / MLZ) in Melo, Uruguay, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SUMO is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at SUMO

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Uruguay

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Uruguay. Applicable permit lead times for Uruguay are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Uruguay are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at SUMO

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at SUMO covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at SUMO

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at SUMO is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to SUMO

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SUMO: 32° 20′ 16″ S 54° 13′ 0″ W; elevation 364 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Melo

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Melo. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SUMO.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at SUMO

    Support for freighter operations into SUMO covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

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Operating into SUMO?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Melo/Cerro Largo International — one desk for the whole trip.

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