Pres. Gral. Óscar D. Gestido Binational Airport
RVY / SURV
Pres. Gral. Óscar D. Gestido Binational Airport serves Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay. It is a small regional airport close to the city with a single passenger terminal handling light international and domestic traffic.
Getting to and From Pres. Gral. Óscar D. Gestido Binational Airport #
The airport is a short drive from Colonia del Sacramento’s historic centre - typically 10 minutes or less under normal conditions.
- Taxis: The simplest and quickest option from the terminal into town.
- Buses: Local buses and shuttles operate between the airport and nearby areas but frequency is limited.
- Ride‑share: Availability is limited; taxis or prebooked transfers are more reliable.
- Driving: Short local roads; parking and rental cars are available in town rather than at the terminal.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Pres. Gral. Óscar D. Gestido Binational Airport #
Expect very basic passenger facilities: small café or kiosk, check‑in counters and limited retail. Wi‑Fi, lounges and extensive charging points are unlikely; plan for minimal services. Accessibility assistance should be arranged with your airline in advance.
Hotels and Layovers at Pres. Gral. Óscar D. Gestido Binational Airport #
There are no on‑site hotels at the Colonia airport; most visitors stay in Colonia del Sacramento (brief taxi ride from the terminal). For short stays look for city hotels that provide airport pickup.
Tips for Pres. Gral. Óscar D. Gestido Binational Airport #
- The airport is very close to Colonia del Sacramento; taxis to the city centre are quick and inexpensive.
- Ferry services to Buenos Aires depart from the port rather than the airport - coordinate connections carefully if combining ferry and air travel.
- Bring local currency (UYU); airport services and ATMs are limited outside core hours.
Weather & Climate near Pres. Gral. Óscar D. Gestido Binational Airport #
Pres. Gral. Óscar D. Gestido Binational Airport's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 7°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1535 mm/year), wettest in February, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 18° - 31° | 24° | 150 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 3.5 m/s | 2.8 extreme | 13.7h |
| February | Very Good | 18° - 29° | 24° | 154 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 3.2 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 13.0h |
| March | Excellent | 17° - 28° | 22° | 129 mm | some cloud | 74% | 3.2 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.1h |
| April | Very Good | 13° - 24° | 19° | 147 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.2h |
| May | Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 131 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 3.0 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.5h |
| June | Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 110 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 3.1 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.1h |
| July | Good | 7° - 18° | 13° | 122 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 3.5 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.3h |
| August | Very Good | 8° - 20° | 14° | 96 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 3.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.9h |
| September | Very Good | 10° - 21° | 15° | 124 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.8h |
| October | Very Good | 13° - 24° | 18° | 132 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 3.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.7h |
| November | Excellent | 15° - 27° | 21° | 120 mm | some cloud | 77% | 3.8 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.5h |
| December | Excellent | 17° - 30° | 23° | 120 mm | some cloud | 70% | 3.6 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 13.9h |
