Capitan de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo International Airport – PDP Piriapolis
Formerly known as Laguna del Sauce International Airport, Capitan de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo International Airport, Piriapolis, Uruguay (PDP) is both a public and military airport operated by Consorcio Aeropuertos Internacionales SA (CAISA). It serves as the main and only base of the National Navy of Uruguay. In 2018, it had a total passenger traffic of 165,960.
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Popular Uruguayan architect Carlos Ott designed the terminal building of Capitan de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo International Airport. It was inaugurated in 1997, with former Uruguayan Minister of Transport and Public Works Gabriel Gurmendez Armand-Ugon serving as its General Manager. It is considered as the main entry point to Punta del Este, a popular destination in the country. Given its proximity to the beach resort, it is sometimes referred to as Punta del Este International Airport. Eight (8) airlines are currently operating at Capitan de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo International Airport. Aerolineas Argentinas has regular flights to Buenos Aires-Aeroparque and seasonal flights to Cordoba. Amaszonas Uruguay and Andes Lineas Aereas have seasonal flights to Buenos Aires-Aeroparque. Azul Brazilian Airlines has seasonal flights to Campinas and Porto Alegre. Flybondi has regular flights to Buenos Aires-El Palomar and Cordoba. Gol Airlines has seasonal flights to Porto Alegre. LATAM Brasil has regular flights to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos. Paranair has seasonal flights to Asuncion. Interesting destinations nearby include La Barra, Punta del Este, and Rincon del Indio.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The nearest hotels to Capitan de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo International Airport with the best amenities and services for their guests include 4-star Punta Del Este Arenas Hotel & Resort and the well-rated Hotel Del Lago Golf & Art Resort.
