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Atlas Brasil Cantanhede International Airport

Boa Vista, Brazil

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Atlas Brasil Cantanhede International Airport

Boa Vista, Brazil
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Gateway to Brazil's northernmost state capital, Roraima.

Opened
1972
Location
Boa Vista, Brazil
Atlas Brasil Cantanhede International Airport, designated IATA code BVB and ICAO SBBV, serves Boa Vista, the capital of Roraima state in northern Brazil. It is the primary air gateway to a region largely accessible by air due to limited road infrastructure and its position near the Amazon basin. The airport handles both domestic and limited international traffic, with connections to major Brazilian cities such as Manaus and São Paulo. It plays a critical logistical role for the region, supporting humanitarian operations related to Venezuelan migration flows across the nearby border. Operated under Brazil's federal airport authority INFRAERO, the facility has been subject to modernization efforts to cope with increased passenger demand, particularly following the Venezuelan refugee crisis that brought significant population movement through Roraima.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling domestic and international flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to central Boa Vista is available via taxis and app-based ride services, with the city center located approximately 4 kilometers from the airport.
Airlines here
GOL Linhas Aéreas and LATAM Airlines are among the primary carriers offering scheduled service at BVB.
Notable facts
  • ›Boa Vista is the only Brazilian state capital north of the equator.
  • ›The airport serves as a key logistics hub for humanitarian aid to Venezuelan refugees entering Brazil.
  • ›BVB offers limited international routes, primarily to destinations in Venezuela and the Caribbean.
  • ›INFRAERO manages airport operations as part of Brazil's federal airport network.
  • ›Roraima's limited road access makes air travel essential for regional connectivity.
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Gateway to the Amazon's northern frontier, where Brazil meets the sky

Atlas Brasil Cantanhede International Airport serves Boa Vista, the capital of Roraima, Brazil's northernmost state and one of its least densely populated. Named after a local aviation pioneer, the airport plays a vital role in connecting this remote Amazonian region to major Brazilian cities and neighboring Venezuela and Guyana. Its strategic location makes it a key hub for humanitarian operations, indigenous community support, and ecotourism access to the surrounding rainforest and savanna landscapes.

Terminals
  • Passenger Terminal — A single modern terminal handling all domestic and limited international flights with basic check-in, boarding, and retail facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available at the arrivals exit
  • App-based ride-hailing services such as 99 and Uber operate in Boa Vista
  • Car rental counters available inside the terminal
  • City bus routes connect the airport area to central Boa Vista
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Alpana Plaza
  • Uiramutã Palace Hotel
  • Hotel Ekinox
  • Boa Vista Hotel
Dining

The terminal offers a modest selection of snack bars and cafes serving Brazilian staples such as salgados, sandwiches, and fresh juices. Outside the airport, Boa Vista's city center features regional cuisine including dishes made with local fish, cassava, and tropical fruits. Visitors are advised to try local Roraimense specialties at restaurants along Avenida Brigadeiro Eduardo Gomes near the airport corridor.

Traveller Tips
  • Arrive at least 90 minutes before domestic flights as security lines can be slow during peak hours.
  • Carry Brazilian reais in cash as card acceptance can be limited at smaller airport vendors.
  • The dry season from November to April is the best time to visit and typically sees higher air traffic, so book tickets early.
  • Check flight schedules carefully as frequency of routes is limited compared to major Brazilian hubs.
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Routes

BVB → MAOAD · AT7
BVB → MAOG3 · 738 73G
BVB → MAOJJ · 320
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Boa Vista−Atlas Brasil Cantanhede International Airport is the airport serving Boa Vista, the capital of Roraima state, Brazil. Since April 13, 2009, the airport is named after Atlas Brasil Cantanhede (1917-1973), a pilot and politician who in the 1950s pioneered aviation in Roraima state. It is the northernmost Brazilian airport served by scheduled flights.

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