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El Jagüel / Punta del Este Airport

Maldonado, Uruguay

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El Jagüel / Punta del Este Airport

Maldonado, Uruguay
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Small general aviation airport serving Uruguay's premier resort area.

Location
Maldonado, Uruguay
El Jagüel / Punta del Este Airport (ICAO: SUPE) is a general aviation airfield located near Punta del Este in the Maldonado Department of Uruguay. It serves primarily private and charter flights catering to the affluent resort community of Punta del Este, one of South America's most exclusive beach destinations. The airport operates as a secondary facility to Capitán de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo International Airport (PDP), which handles scheduled commercial traffic in the region. El Jagüel is frequently active during the austral summer season, when wealthy visitors arrive by private aircraft. Its runway and facilities are modest, suited to light and medium general aviation aircraft.
Getting to & from
Ground access to Punta del Este and Maldonado is available via road, with taxi and private transfer services being the primary options.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airlines operate from El Jagüel; the airport serves exclusively private and charter aviation.
Notable facts
  • ›Serves as a general aviation reliever airport for the Punta del Este resort area.
  • ›Sees peak traffic during the austral summer (December–February) due to high-net-worth visitors.
  • ›Scheduled commercial flights for the region operate from Capitán de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo International Airport (PDP) nearby.
  • ›Has no assigned IATA code, reflecting its general aviation status.
  • ›Located in Maldonado Department, close to one of South America's most famous beach resorts.
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Gateway to Uruguay's glamorous coast where the Atlantic meets the Río de la Plata

El Jagüel Airport, known informally as Punta del Este Airport, serves the upscale resort city of Punta del Este in the Maldonado Department of Uruguay. Historically a seasonal hub catering to South America's jet-set travellers, the airport handles domestic and regional charter flights particularly busy during the Southern Hemisphere summer. Its modest infrastructure belies the sophistication of the destination it serves, acting as the closest airfield to one of Latin America's most celebrated beach resorts.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single compact terminal handling both domestic and regional arrivals and departures with basic passenger facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available at the terminal exit for direct transfers to Punta del Este and Maldonado
  • Private car and transfer services pre-bookable through local operators
  • Car rental desks available at or near the terminal
  • Local bus routes connecting to Maldonado and central Punta del Este
Nearby Hotels
  • Enjoy Punta del Este Resort & Casino
  • Conrad Punta del Este Resort
  • Hotel Mantra Resort Spa & Casino
  • L'Auberge Punta del Este
Dining

Inside the terminal, food options are limited to a small café or snack bar suited for quick bites before departure. The real culinary experience awaits in Punta del Este itself, where the peninsula is lined with renowned parrillas, seafood restaurants, and international dining. Visitors are advised to plan meals in town rather than relying on airport facilities.

Traveller Tips
  • Book ground transfers in advance during January and February when demand peaks sharply alongside the summer resort season.
  • The airport operates with reduced frequency outside summer months — confirm flight availability carefully if travelling in the off-season.
  • Punta del Este's centre is only about 5–10 minutes by car from the airport, making it one of the most conveniently located resort airfields in South America.
  • Currency exchange options at the airport are minimal; carry Uruguayan pesos or use ATMs in town.

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