Santa Bernardina International Airport

SUDU / DZO

Durazno, UY

Last Updated
Apr 17, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 11 hours ago
21:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
9 kt
220°
10+ km
Visibility
20,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SUDU 172100Z 22009KT 9999 FEW023 BKN200 21/16 Q1008

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 305 ft
FEW 2,300 ft AGL
BKN 20,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,605 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
20,305 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Santa Bernardina International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 20,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 10.7 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (220°) at 9 knots. Runway 21 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 20000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 21°C (70°F) with a dewpoint of 16°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Mist, Fog. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Mist between 06:00Z and 12:00Z. Temporary LIFR conditions are forecast with Fog between 06:00Z and 11:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Mist between 00:00Z and 06:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SUDU 180530Z 1806/1906 24005KT 9999 FEW023 TX24/1818Z TN12/1810Z TEMPO 1806/1812 3000 BR BKN008 TEMPO 1806/1811 0800 FG BKN005 TEMPO 1900/1906 3000 BR BKN005 TEMPO 1902/1906 0600 FG OVC003
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:42Z BASE
+0h
VFR 240° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
UDU
03
21 ✈️
10
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
7,477 ft 148 ft PEM 23°
8.9 kt 1.6 kt
10° angle
10/28 4,764 ft 98 ft ASP 90°
5.8 kt 6.9 kt
130° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SUDU

4,713 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78%
MVFR
16.2%
IFR
3.8%
LIFR
2%

Santa Bernardina International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 78% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 5.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 8.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 123 knots. Temperature extremes range from 3°C to 38°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, November, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 8.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 123 kt
Calm Winds: 5%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.5%
NE
16.8%
E
23.4%
SE
17.6%
S
11.2%
SW
6%
W
6.3%
NW
4.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 21°C
Range: 3°C to 38°C
3°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.9%

Best Months for VFR

January November December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt

Statistics computed from 4,713 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Santa Bernardina International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SUDU
IATA Code: DZO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 305 ft MSL

Location

City: Durazno
Country: UY
Latitude: -33.358898°
Longitude: -56.499199°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 7,477 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 4,764 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Santa Bernardina International Airport

Overview

Santa Bernardina International Airport serves Durazno, Uruguay, as a medium-sized airport located at coordinates -33.358898, -56.499199. Situated at 305 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the region. Its two runways enable diverse aircraft operations in central Uruguay.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Santa Bernardina demonstrate high predictability, with VFR conditions dominating 80.8% of observations. Eastern winds prevail at an average of 8.5 knots, creating generally stable flying environments. Temperature ranges from 3°C to 38°C, with an average of 20°C, suggesting significant seasonal variation that pilots should consider during flight planning.

Notable Features

Both runways (03/21 and 10/28) offer excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions. The primary runway 03/21 is 7,477 feet long with a PEM surface, while the secondary runway 10/28 measures 4,764 feet with an ASP surface. Average crosswind conditions remain moderate at 5.2-5.5 knots, supporting predictable landing and takeoff scenarios.

Approach Considerations

January, November, and December represent the best VFR months for operations. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of reduced visibility (fog present in only 1.8% of observations). Pilots can expect consistent approach conditions, particularly during peak VFR months, with low probability of challenging meteorological interruptions.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.