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Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport

Ciudad de la Costa, Uruguay

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Elevation

105 ft

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The Essence of Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport

MVD

Location

Ciudad de la Costa · CA · Uruguay

Connectivity

23 routes · 12 destinations

Position

-34.836°, -56.026° · 105 ft elev.

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Visa-free entry (many countries)

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Uruguay's primary international gateway near Montevideo.

Opened

1947

Location

Ciudad de la Costa, Uruguay

Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport (IATA: MVD) is Uruguay's largest and busiest airport, serving as the main international gateway for the country. Located in Ciudad de la Costa, in the Canelones Department, it lies approximately 20 kilometers east of central Montevideo. The airport underwent a significant modernization and expansion project, with a striking new terminal designed by Brazilian architect Rafael Viñoly opening in 2009. This redevelopment transformed the facility into a modern, light-filled passenger hub with expanded retail and services. The airport handles the majority of Uruguay's international air traffic, with connections to major hubs in South America, North America, and Europe. It serves both scheduled and charter flights and is the base for Uruguay's national carrier operations.

Terminals

The airport operates a single modern integrated terminal building opened in 2009, designed by Rafael Viñoly Architects, housing both domestic and international operations.

Getting to & from

Ground transport options include taxis, remis (private car services), bus services, and rental cars connecting the airport to Montevideo and surrounding areas.

Airlines here

Major airlines serving MVD include LATAM Airlines, Aerolíneas Argentinas, Copa Airlines, American Airlines, Air Europa, Iberia, and Sky Airline, among others.

Notable facts

›The current terminal was designed by Uruguayan-born architect Rafael Viñoly and opened in 2009.
›The airport is named after General Cesáreo L. Berisso, a Uruguayan military figure.
›It is located in the Canelones Department, not within Montevideo proper.
›The airport serves as the primary hub for Aerolíneas Uruguayas and handles the bulk of Uruguay's international passenger traffic.
›The modernized terminal features a distinctive roof structure allowing abundant natural light throughout the concourse.

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Route map (12 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

BQB Lineas Aereas

American Airlines

Air France

Aerolineas Argentinas

Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia

Copa Airlines

City Connexion Airlines

Gol Transportes Aéreos

Sky Express

TAM Brazilian Airlines

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Routes

MVD → SCL5Q · 319

MVD → AEP5Q · AT7

MVD → EZE5Q · AT7

MVD → GIG5Q · AT7 319

MVD → GRU5Q · 319 AT7

MVD → ASU5Q · AT7

MVD → POA5Q · AT7

MVD → CWB5Q · AT7

MVD → MIAAA · 763

MVD → EZEAF · 772

MVD → EZEAR · E90

MVD → AEPAR · 737

MVD → LIMAV · 320

MVD → PTYCM · 738

MVD → POAG3 · 738

MVD → GRUG3 · 738

MVD → GRUJJ · 320

MVD → EZEKL · 777

MVD → GRULA · 320

MVD → SCLLA · 320 763

MVD → GRUPZ · 320

MVD → MIAUS · 763

MVD → MADUX · 332

Aircraft operating here

Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 727 routes Airbus A3205 routes Airbus A3193 routes Boeing 767-3003 routes Boeing 737-8003 routes Boeing 777-2001 routes Embraer 1901 routes Boeing 7371 routes Boeing 7771 routes Airbus A330-2001 routes

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Encyclopaedia

Carrasco/General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport is the main international airport of Uruguay. It is the country's largest airport and is located in the Carrasco neighborhood of Montevideo. It has been cited as one of the most efficient and traveler-friendly airports in Latin America.

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