MVD Airport (Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport) – Cargo, Address, Transit

About This Airport

Uruguay runs almost all of its air cargo through one operator, and that operator sits at Carrasco. The Terminal de Cargas del Uruguay (TCU) handles close to 100 percent of the country's inbound and outbound airfreight, working around the clock with a staff of more than 300. Carrasco, in Ciudad de la Costa just outside Montevideo, is the nation's only major intercontinental airport, run by Puerta del Sur (Corporación América) in a terminal designed by Rafael Viñoly that opened in 2009. What sets the cargo side apart is the MVD Free Airport regime, described by its operator as the only multimodal airport free zone in Latin America: goods can arrive by air, sea or road, be stored duty-free and undergo value-added work less than 200 metres from the apron. Within the free zone, Latin America Cargo City (LACC) is building a new 5,000 m² courier terminal worth over USD 10 million, due to open in the second half of 2026, after its existing e-commerce platform processed a record 290,000 parcels in April 2026 alone — five times prior volumes. Pharmaceuticals move under GDP-compliant conditions, making Montevideo a redistribution base toward Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay. The Port of Montevideo, some 20 kilometres away, supports genuine sea-air routings, while the Ruta Interbalnearia carries truck traffic; there is no meaningful rail link. Carrasco closed 2025 with a record 2.14 million passengers, serving Buenos Aires, São Paulo, Panama City and Madrid. The airport honours Cesáreo L. Berisso, a pioneer of Uruguayan aviation.

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What is the IATA code of Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport?▼

The IATA code of Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport is MVD. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport located?▼

Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport is located in Ciudad de la Costa, UY.

What is the ICAO code of Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport?▼

The ICAO code of Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport is SUMU. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport?▼

Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport is at an elevation of 32 meters (105 ft) above sea level.

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