Remote Parking

0.5 miles from T1, but this “Remote Parking” isn’t a real lot

At Carrasco (MVD) there’s no official remote parking with shuttles; what locals call “remote” usually means pulling onto the public road shoulder about 0.5 miles from Terminal 1 near runway approach spots. You’re not entering a barrier, not taking a ticket, and not dealing with airport staff or marked bays.

There’s no daily rate posted because there’s no payment system at all on this roadside parking; you’re just stopping on public land that happens to sit near MVD’s runway approaches used by spotters. No cameras, no attendants, no receipts, and no clear rules beyond normal Uruguayan traffic law.

The walk to T1 from this area runs around 10 minutes for roughly 0.5 miles, depending which shoulder spot you choose near the spotting locations described by local plane spotters. That means handling your own bags the whole way along a standard road with no airport sidewalks or terminal signage pointing you back.

Plane spotters mention stopping the car on the side of the road near specific photo points used for arrivals, often staying close to the vehicle because there’s no security presence or fencing. Regulars treat it like a quick stop for photos, not as long-stay parking for a 4‑hour flight to São Paulo or a red‑eye.

If you’re flying, use the airport’s official on-site parking at T1 and treat this “remote” shoulder parking only as background info. Tip: if you ever park on these roads for spotting, lock the car, keep valuables out of sight, and don’t leave it unattended while you head toward the terminal.