Carrasco International Airport

Carrasco International Airport Aeropuerto Internacional de Carrasco/General Cesáreo L. Berisso
IATA: MVD ICAO: SUMU
Summary
Airport type	Public
Operator	Puerta Del Sur
Serves	Montevideo
Location	Ciudad de la Costa, Canelones, Uruguay
Hub for	Amaszonas
Elevation AMSL	32 m / 105 ft
Coordinates	34°50′18″S 056°01′51″W / 34.83833°S 56.03083°W / -34.83833; -56.03083Coordinates: 34°50′18″S 056°01′51″W / 34.83833°S 56.03083°W / -34.83833; -56.03083
Website	aeropuertodecarrasco.com.uy
Map
MVD Location in the city of Montevideo
Runways
Direction Length Surface m ft 01/19 2,250 7,382 Asphalt 06/24 3,200 10,500 Asphalt 10/28 (Closed) 1,700 5,577 Asphalt
Statistics (2015, 2010 (cargo))
Passengers 1,671,234 Metric tonnes of cargo 27,395
Sources: Airport Website

Carrasco/General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport (IATA: MVD, ICAO: SUMU) is the international airport of Montevideo, the capital city of Uruguay. It also is the country's largest airport and is located in the namegiving Carrasco neighborhood located in the adjoining department of Canelones. It has been cited as one of the most efficient and traveler-friendly airports in Latin America and the world.

The original passenger terminal, which is now the cargo terminal, was inaugurated in 1947.

In 2003 the Uruguayan government transferred the administration, operation and maintenance of the airport to the private investment group Puerta del Sur S.A, which since then invested in several upgrades of the airport.

On 3 February 2007, construction began on a new and modern terminal that is located parallel to Runway 06/24. The new terminal, designed by Uruguayan born architect Rafael Viñoly, has the capacity to handle 3 million passengers a year, including a much larger parking area built for over 1200 vehicles. This new terminal building has four jetways, separate floors for arrivals and departures and a large viewing area on the top floor. The terminal has room for expansion for two additional jetways and a maximum capacity of 6 million passengers per year before the building would need actual enlargement. The new terminal was inaugurated on 5 October 2009 with official operations beginning on 29 December 2009. A new US$15 million cargo terminal was also constructed.

Runway 06/24 has been strengthened and lengthened to 3,200 metres (10,499 ft), which allows airlines to operate non-stop flights to the U.S.A. and Europe. Runway 01/19 was lengthened to 2,250 metres (7,382 ft) and the former Runway 10/28 (rarely ever used) is permanently closed because the new terminal cuts across it.

The airport is located 19 km (12 mi) from downtown Montevideo. There are three bus companies and several private taxi and remise services connecting the airport with Montevideo as well as with Punta del Este. The trip time to Montevideo by car is approximately 20 minutes, while by bus it is 1 hour and 15 minutes. The cost of the trip depends on the destination point and is arranged in the airport or booked online.