International hub · Montevideo, Uruguay
Montevideo/Gen Cesareo L Berisso-Carrasco Intl
- Elevation
- 105 ft
- Coordinates
- 34°50′S 56°02′W
- Local time
- America/Montevideo
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Field information
SUMU runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Montevideo/Gen Cesareo L Berisso-Carrasco Intl (SUMU/MVD) has 2 runways; the longest, 07/25, is 10,499 ft (3,200 m) of asphalt/concrete. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 9. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SUMU, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
America/Montevideo
Country
Uruguay
UY
Municipality
Ciudad de la Costa
Elevation
105 ft
Position
-34.8356, -56.0265
Traffic level
Medium
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 9
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Airport category
B
Crew briefing required
Runways · SUMU
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 10,499 ft (3,200 m) | 148 ft | asphalt/concrete | Lighted |
| 01/19 | 7,382 ft (2,250 m) | 148 ft | asphalt/concrete | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at SUMU.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Montevideo/Gen Cesareo L Berisso-Carrasco Intl (SUMU / MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SUMU is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at SUMU
One 24/7 OCC desk
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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.
- 02
Ground Handling at SUMU
Direct FBO and handler coordination at SUMU covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at SUMU
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at SUMU is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to SUMU
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SUMU: 34° 50′ 8″ S 56° 1′ 35″ W; elevation 105 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Montevideo
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Montevideo. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SUMU.
- 06
Cargo Operations at SUMU
Support for freighter operations into SUMU covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where SUMU sits in the network
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Operating into SUMU?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Montevideo/Gen Cesareo L Berisso-Carrasco Intl — one desk for the whole trip.