Presidente General Don Oscar D. Gestido International Airport

SURV / RVY

Rivera, UY

Last Updated
Mar 4, 02:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
02:00Z
🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
3 kt
260°
5 km
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SURV 040200Z 26003KT 5000 BR NSC 22/21 Q1010

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SURV 032330Z 0400/0424 13003KT 9999 SCT033 TX32/0418Z TN20/0409Z TEMPO 0405/0410 0800 FG BKN005 TEMPO 0409/0416 5000 TSRA BKN008 FEW040CB BKN060 BECMG 0416/0418 19010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:27Z BASE
+0h
VFR 130° 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
05:00Z TEMPO
+3h
LIFR
Visibility: 0.8 km
Ceiling: 500 ft
Fog
09:00Z TEMPO
+7h
LIFR
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 800 ft
Thunderstorm Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
URV
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
 6,004 ft 0 ft UNK 0°
↑ 2.6 kt • ↔ 1.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SURV

3,960 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69.3%
MVFR
15.8%
IFR
7.5%
LIFR
7.4%

Presidente General Don Oscar D. Gestido International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 69.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 14.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 5.9 knots. Temperature extremes range from 4°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 12.5% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are March, November, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 5.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 4.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.6%
NE
4.2%
E
23.4%
SE
18.7%
S
18.2%
SW
12.1%
W
11.7%
NW
4.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 20.7°C
Range: 4°C to 37°C
4°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 12.5%

Best Months for VFR

March November January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 3,960 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Presidente General Don Oscar D. Gestido International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SURV
IATA Code: RVY
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 712 ft MSL

Location

City: Rivera
Country: UY
Latitude: -30.974600°
Longitude: -55.476200°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 6,004 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
260°@3kt
Density Alt
712ft, 22°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
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About Presidente General Don Oscar D. Gestido International Airport

Presidente General Don Oscar D. Gestido International Airport (SURV/RVY) is located in Rivera, UY at an elevation of 712 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (05/23), with the longest at 6,004 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 69.3% of the time based on 3,960 observations, SURV requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 14.9% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here. Fog affects the airport in approximately 12.5% of observations, with visibility dropping below 3 statute miles 0% of the time.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at SURV come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 5.9 knots. Runway 05/23 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.8 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, November, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 4°C (39°F) to 37°C (99°F), averaging 20.7°C (69°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 10.03 to 10.18 inHg (340-345 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 3,960 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.