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Rubem Berta Airport
Uruguaiana, Brazil
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SBUG
ICAO
256 ft
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Gateway to Brazil's southern border with Argentina.
Opened
1943
Location
Uruguaiana, Brazil
Rubem Berta Airport (IATA: URG, ICAO: SBUG) serves Uruguaiana, a city in the far west of Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, situated on the border with Argentina across the Río Uruguay from Paso de los Libres. The airport plays a key role in regional connectivity for an area whose economy relies heavily on agriculture, livestock, and cross-border trade.
The airport is managed under Brazil's federal airport infrastructure framework and handles domestic routes connecting Uruguaiana to major Brazilian hubs. Its strategic location near the international border gives it added significance for travelers and commerce in the southern cone region.
Terminals
The airport has a single terminal building handling both departures and arrivals for its modest regional passenger volume.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and central Uruguaiana is primarily available via taxi and private vehicles, as the city lacks a formal public bus link to the terminal.
Airlines here
LATAM Airlines Brasil and Azul Brazilian Airlines have operated routes through Uruguaiana, connecting the city to Porto Alegre and other Brazilian cities.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Rubem Berta, a former president of VARIG airline, who was born in Uruguaiana.
- ›Located approximately 7 km from the city center of Uruguaiana.
- ›Sits near the Agostinho Irber International Bridge connecting Brazil and Argentina.
- ›Serves one of Brazil's most important land border crossing points with Argentina.
- ›The airport has a paved runway capable of handling regional jet aircraft.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
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Routes
URG → RIANHG · L4T
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