Santa Bernardina Air Base (Tte. 2° Mario W. Parallada Air Base)
Summary
| Operating Country | 🇺🇾 Uruguay |
| Location | 🇺🇾 Uruguay |
| Status | ◉ Active |
| Usage | Dual |
| Operating Organization | Uruguayan Air Force |
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Location & Details
| Coordinates | -33.3589°N, -56.4992°E |
| Elevation | 99 m (325 ft) |
| IATA code | DZO |
| ICAO code | SUDU |
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Description
Santa Bernardina International Airport is located 3 kilometers northeast of downtown Durazno, across the Yí River. The facility supports both general aviation and military operations, housing the Tte. 2° Mario W. Parallada Air Base of the Uruguayan Air Force.
The base hosts Air Brigade No. 2, which comprises three active squadrons. No. 2 Squadron conducts fighter and ground attack missions using Cessna A-37 Dragonfly aircraft. Training operations are conducted by the Advanced Flight Squadron, which operates Pilatus PC-7 aircraft. The Enlace Squadron fulfills utility and liaison roles with Cessna 206 and Cessna 210 aircraft.
The installation includes the Durazno VOR-DME and several non-directional beacons situated around the airfield.