Carrasco Airport Named Finalist in the 2026 Airport Honour Awards for Accessibility. Carrasco International Airport, Uruguay’s main aviation gateway, has been named a finalist in the 2026 Airport Honour Awards under the Accessible Airport Award category. Organized by International Airport Review, these prestigious awards recognize excellence in airport operations, leadership, and passenger experience innovations.
The independent panel of industry experts selected the Uruguayan airport alongside a global shortlist that includes Manchester Airport, Aeroporti di Roma, Bangalore International Airport, Pittsburgh International Airport, and Ezeiza International Airport.
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The nomination highlights Carrasco Airport’s pioneering deployment of NaviLens technology, a universal accessibility solution designed to help visually impaired travelers and international passengers navigate the terminal independently. The system relies on color-coded markers placed throughout the building that mobile devices can detect from up to 15 meters away without requiring focus or alignment. Through the free NaviLens GO application, users receive step-by-step audio directions and wayfinding assistance translated into 41 languages to eliminate linguistic barriers.
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By becoming the first airport in the world to implement this technology across its facilities, Carrasco Airport has established itself as a global benchmark for innovation, sustainability, and inclusive tourism. The official winners will be announced on November 11 during the International Airport Summit in Roma, Italy, where top airport executives and aviation policy makers will gather from around the globe.
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