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Nelson Ribeiro Guimarães Airport

Caldas Novas, Brazil

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Nelson Ribeiro Guimarães Airport

Caldas Novas, Brazil
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Gateway to Brazil's popular thermal resort destination.

Location
Caldas Novas, Brazil
Nelson Ribeiro Guimarães Airport (IATA: CLV, ICAO: SBCN) serves Caldas Novas, a city in Goiás state, Brazil, widely known as one of the world's largest thermal water resort destinations. The airport provides regional air access to the millions of tourists who visit the area's hot springs and water parks annually. The airport handles domestic flights connecting Caldas Novas with major Brazilian cities, supporting the strong tourism economy of the region. It is managed under Brazilian civil aviation infrastructure and serves a predominantly leisure-oriented passenger base. Given the seasonal and tourism-driven nature of demand, flight schedules can vary, with service levels typically reflecting peak holiday and vacation periods in Brazil.
Terminals
The airport operates a single, modest passenger terminal suited to its regional domestic traffic volumes.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to Caldas Novas city center is primarily available via taxis and private transfer services from the airport.
Airlines here
Regional and domestic Brazilian carriers, including Azul Brazilian Airlines, have historically offered service to Caldas Novas.
Notable facts
  • ›Caldas Novas is home to one of the largest concentrations of hot spring thermal waters in the world.
  • ›The airport's name honors Nelson Ribeiro Guimarães, a local figure of significance.
  • ›The airport primarily serves domestic leisure travelers visiting the thermal resort region.
  • ›Goiás state, where the airport is located, is in Brazil's central-west region.
  • ›Passenger demand is closely tied to Brazilian holiday seasons and tourism peaks.
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Gateway to Brazil's hot spring heartland in Goiás state

Nelson Ribeiro Guimarães Airport serves Caldas Novas, a city in the state of Goiás famed for its natural hot water springs and thermal resorts. The airport supports regional tourism traffic, connecting visitors to one of Brazil's most popular inland leisure destinations. Its modest infrastructure reflects the seasonal and leisure-driven nature of travel to this thermal spa city.

Terminals
  • Passenger Terminal — Single compact terminal handling regional arrivals and departures with basic check-in and boarding facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available at the terminal exit
  • App-based ride-hailing services such as 99 and Uber with limited availability
  • Private transfer arranged through local hotels and resorts
  • Car rental agencies available on a limited basis in the city
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Turismo Caldas Novas
  • Privê Riviera Park Hotel
  • Lacqua DiRoma Resort
  • Hot Park Rio Quente Resort
  • Pousada das Caldas
Dining

Inside the airport, food and beverage options are minimal given the terminal's small size. The city of Caldas Novas itself offers a wide variety of Brazilian buffet-style restaurants, churrascarias, and casual eateries catering to resort tourists. Visitors are encouraged to explore local dining once they reach their accommodation.

Traveller Tips
  • Book private airport transfers in advance, as public transport links to the airport are unreliable.
  • Caldas Novas is a peak leisure destination during Brazilian school holidays, so book hotels and flights well ahead.
  • Carry some Brazilian reais in cash, as smaller establishments and taxis may not accept cards.
  • Check regional airline schedules carefully, as flight frequency to CLV can be limited and subject to seasonal changes.

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CLV → VCPAD · E90 E95
CLV → CGHG3 · 73G
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Nelson Ribeiro Guimarães Airport is the airport serving Caldas Novas and also the adjoining resort Rio Quente, Brazil.

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