Rubem Berta Airport guide

Updated 2026-10-19

Rubem Berta Airport serves Uruguaiana, a Brazilian city in the far west of Rio Grande do Sul on the border with Argentina. The airfield lies about 9 km from the city centre and sits roughly 78 m above sea level. Its ICAO code is SBUG. The airport opened in 1945 and has carried its present name since 29 September 1967, in honour of Ruben Berta, a longtime director of the airline Varig.

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Services at Rubem Berta Airport

2 of 6 available

Key facts

  • Passengers19K18,974 in 2025
  • Services2listed across 2 of 6 types
  • Movements816816 flights a year
  • Local timeSao Paulo time
  • IATAURGICAO SBUG
  • Opened1945
  • Runways1
  • Terminals1domestic
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Terminals

1 terminal
  • PADomesticPassenger TerminalAzul

Nearby cities

straight-line distance
  • UruguaianaNorthwest of the airport9 km

Questions

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What are the airport codes for Rubem Berta Airport?

Rubem Berta Airport uses the following codes: IATA: URG, ICAO: SBUG, Local: RS0012. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.

Where is Rubem Berta Airport located?

Rubem Berta Airport is located in Uruguaiana, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The airport coordinates are -29.7822°, -57.0382°.

What services are available at Rubem Berta Airport?

Rubem Berta Airport offers: 1 car rental companies, 1 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.

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