Santa Bernardina International Airport

SUDU / DZO

Durazno, UY

Last Updated
Mar 4, 02:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 26 min ago
02:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
7 kt
190°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SUDU 040200Z 19007KT CAVOK 22/18 Q1011

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SUDU 032330Z 0400/0424 18008KT 9999 FEW023 BKN100 TX32/0418Z TN21/0409Z TEMPO 0402/0412 5000 SHRA BR SCT015 BKN060 BECMG 0414/0416 01010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:25Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
14:00Z BECMG
+12h
VFR 10° 10 kt

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°
6.6 kt 2.4 kt
20° angle
10/28 4,764 ft 98 ft ASP 90°
1.2 kt 6.9 kt
100° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SUDU

3,822 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.8%
MVFR
14.7%
IFR
3%
LIFR
1.5%

Santa Bernardina International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.8% of the time. 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 March, January, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 8.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 123 kt
Calm Winds: 5.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.6%
NE
18.3%
E
21%
SE
16.4%
S
11.6%
SW
5.7%
W
6.7%
NW
4.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 20.9°C
Range: 3°C to 38°C
3°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.8%

Best Months for VFR

March January November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.2 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.4 kt

Statistics computed from 3,822 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.