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Airports In Uruguay
This is a list of airports in Uruguay, sorted alphabetically by ICAO code. Uruguay, officially known as Oriental Republic of Uruguay ( es, República Oriental del Uruguay), is a country located in the southeastern part of South America. Uruguay's only land border is with Brazil, to the north. To the west lies the Uruguay River, to the southwest lies the estuary of Río de la Plata, with Argentina only a short commute across the banks of either of these bodies of water, while to the southeast lies the South Atlantic Ocean. Uruguay is the second smallest country in South America, being larger only than Suriname. Airport Airport names shown in bold indicate the airport has scheduled service on commercial airlines. See also * Transport in Uruguay * Uruguayan Air Force (''Fuerza Aérea Uruguaya'') * List of airports by ICAO code: S#SU - Uruguay * Wikipedia: WikiProject Aviation/Airline destination lists: South America#Uruguay References *Dirección Nacional de Aviación Civi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Estancia Presidencial Anchorena Airport
Estancia Presidencial Anchorena Airport is an airport serving Anchorena National Park and the Presidential Estate at Barra de San Juan in Colonia Department, Uruguay. The airport lies along the Río San Juan, from its confluence into the Río de la Plata estuary. The San Fernando VOR-DME (Ident: FDO) is located west-southwest of the airport. The Colonia non-directional beacon (Ident: COL) is located southeast of the airport. Airspace over the Presidential Estate is restricted. See also * * * List of airports in Uruguay * Transport in Uruguay The transport network in Uruguay consists of 1,673 km of rail network, 7,743 km of paved roads, 1,600 km of navigable waterways, and 11 airports with paved roads. Railways Uruguayan railways have a total operational length of (al ... References External links OpenStreetMap - Estancia Presidencial Anchorena AirportHERE Maps - AnchorenaAnchorena Park Airports in Uruguay {{Uruguay-airport-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maldonado, Uruguay
Maldonado () is the capital of Maldonado Department of Uruguay. As of the census of 2011, it is the seventh most populated city of the country. Maldonado is also the name of the municipality to which the city belongs. It includes the following zones: Maldonado, Punta Ballena, Portezuelo, Barrio Hipódromo, Canteras de Marelli, Los Ceibos, Abra de Perdomo, Laguna del Diario, El Placer, Cantegril, Maldonado Nuevo, Cerro Pelado, San Francisco, San Fernando, Estación, Leonel, Perlita, El Molino, and Biarritz. History The origin of Maldonado's name dates back to January 1530, when Sebastian Cabot, an Italian explorer, departed for Castilla and left his Lieutenant, Francisco Maldonado, in what is now the bay of Maldonado. After the Treaty of Madrid, when they started to divide Spanish and Portuguese properties in that region of America, the military governor of Montevideo, José Joaquín de Viana, suggested to the King that they should establish two populations, one in Maldonado and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Capitán De Corbeta Carlos A
Capitan and Kapitan are equivalents of the English Captain in other European languages. Capitan, Capitano, and Kapitan may also refer to: Places in the United States *Capitan, Louisiana, an unincorporated community *Capitan, New Mexico, a village *Capitan Mountains, New Mexico People *George Kapitan, who wrote for Timely Comics, Timely in the Golden Age of Comic Books. *Tomis Kapitan, an American philosopher and Distinguished Teaching Professor Emeritus at Northern Illinois University. Arts and entertainment *''Der Kapitän'' or The Captain (1971 film), ''The Captain'' (film), a 1971 German comedy *Der Kapitän (TV series), ''Der Kapitän'' (TV series), a German series *''Le Capitan'', a novel by Michel Zevaco Other uses *Kapitän, a shortened version of several ranks in the German navy *Kapitan, another name for Opperhoofd, a Dutch colonial governor *Opel Kapitän, a luxury car manufactured from 1938 to 1970 *Capitan (tequila), a brand of tequila produced by Barton Brands *Capi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fray Bentos
Fray Bentos () is the capital city of the Río Negro Department, in south-western Uruguay, at the Argentina-Uruguay border, near the Argentine city of Gualeguaychú. Its port on the Uruguay River is one of the nation's most important harbours. The city hosts the first campus of the Technological University, beside the historically relevant industrial complex Anglo, a World Heritage site. One of the biggest pulp mills in the world is situated close to Fray Bentos and the Libertador General San Martín Bridge; it was the center of the largest political dispute between Uruguay and Argentina during the 21st century. Location The city is close to the border with Argentina and about due north of Buenos Aires, and north-west from Montevideo, Uruguay's capital. History The town was founded as 'Villa Independencia' by Decree of 16 April 1859. It became capital of the Department of Río Negro on 7 July 1860 by the Act of Ley Nº 1.475 and its status was elevated to "Ciudad" (city) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Villa Independencia Airport
Villa Independencia Airport is an airport serving the Uruguay River port town of Fray Bentos in the Río Negro Department of Uruguay. The airport is on the south edge of the town. The Gualeguaychu VOR-DME (Ident: GUA) is located west-northwest of the airport. See also * * * List of airports in Uruguay * Transport in Uruguay The transport network in Uruguay consists of 1,673 km of rail network, 7,743 km of paved roads, 1,600 km of navigable waterways, and 11 airports with paved roads. Railways Uruguayan railways have a total operational length of (al ... References External links HERE Maps - Fray BentosOpenStreetMaps - Fray Bentos Airports in Uruguay Fray Bentos {{RioNegroUY-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Durazno
Durazno is the capital city of the department of Durazno in Uruguay. Durazno is characterized by being the most central city of Uruguay. It has a population of more than 30,000 inhabitants. In the past it was the capital of Uruguay; today the capital is Montevideo. Location The city is located at the intersection of Routes 5 and 41, in the south of the department, close to the borders with the departments of Flores to the southwest and Florida to the southeast. It is only northeast of the city of Trinidad, capital of Flores department. Geography Durazno is situated on the south banks of the Yi River, a tributary to the Río Negro River. Transportation The Santa Bernardina International Airport is located just across the Río Negro river. While a commercial airport, as of 2021 it lacked passenger or cargo airline services. History The town was founded on 12 October 1821, under the name of ''San Pedro del Durazno'', as a homage to Brazilian Emperor Pedro I, at a time whe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santa Bernardina International Airport
Santa Bernardina International Airport () is a military and general aviation airport serving Durazno, capital of the Durazno Department of Uruguay. The facilities are shared with the Tte. 2° Mario W. Parallada Air Base of the Uruguayan Air Force. The airport is across the Yí River, northeast from downtown Durazno. The Durazno VOR-DME (Ident: DUR) is located on the field. Several non-directional beacons are located around the airport. Tte. 2° Mario W. Parallada Air Base Tte. 2° Mario W. Parallada Air Base is a base of the Uruguayan Air Force that shares facilities at the Santa Bernardina International Airport. Air Brigade No. 2 is stationed at the base. The brigade has three operating squadrons: *No. 2 Squadron flies 8 Cessna A-37 Dragonfly aircraft in fighter and ground attack missions. *Advanced Flight Squadron flies 5 Pilatus PC-7 training aircraft. *Enlace Squadron flies 4 Cessna 206 and 1 Cessna 210 aircraft in utility and liaison roles. See also * * *Transport in Ur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carmelo, Uruguay
Carmelo is a city located in the department of Colonia Department, Colonia of western Uruguay, noted for its wineries. Location Route 21 passes through the city, joining it with Nueva Palmira to the northwest and Colonia del Sacramento to the southeast. History During the beginning of the Conquest of the 16th century, the Spanish founded the Fuerte de San Lázaro (April 7, 1527 - October 1530). In 1611, Hernando Arias de Saavedra, governor of Asuncion, landed cattle near the mouth of the Arroyo de las Vacas. A populated centre was established here which had reached the status of "Pueblo" (village) before the Independence of Uruguay. The present city was founded by José Gervasio Artigas on 12 February 1816. Its status was elevated to "Ciudad" (city) on 17 August 1920 by the Act of Ley Nº 7.257. It is the only city founded personally by the Uruguayan national hero, and it still holds this office proudly. Population In 2011 Carmelo had a population of 18,041. Source: ''Instit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zagarzazú International Airport
Zagarzazú International Airport is an airport serving the city of Carmelo in Colonia Department, Uruguay. The airport is northwest of Carmelo, by the Río de la Plata village of Zagarzazú. South approach and departure may be over the river. The San Fernando VOR-DME (Ident: FDO) is located south-southwest of the airport. History On December 19, 2022 a new passenger terminal was dedicated. Airlines and destinations No scheduled flights operate at this airport. See also * * *Transport in Uruguay *List of airports in Uruguay This is a list of airports in Uruguay, sorted alphabetically by ICAO code. Uruguay, officially known as Oriental Republic of Uruguay ( es, República Oriental del Uruguay), is a country located in the southeastern part of South America. Uruguay's ... References External links OpenStreetMap - Balneario Zagarzazú* Airports in Uruguay Buildings and structures in Colonia Department {{Uruguay-airport-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colonia Del Sacramento
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Colonia Airport
Colonia International Airport () is a general aviation airport serving Colonia del Sacramento, capital of the Colonia Department of Uruguay. The airport is just inland from the shore of the Río de la Plata estuary, east of Colonia. Southeast approach and departure are over the water. The Colonia non-directional beacon (Ident: COL) is located on the field. The La Plata VOR-DME (Ident: PTA) is located south of the airport. See also * * *Transport in Uruguay *List of airports in Uruguay This is a list of airports in Uruguay, sorted alphabetically by ICAO code. Uruguay, officially known as Oriental Republic of Uruguay ( es, República Oriental del Uruguay), is a country located in the southeastern part of South America. Uruguay's ... References External linksOpenStreetMap - Laguna de Los Patos International Airport * * {{authority control [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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