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Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport

Caxias Do Sul, Brazil

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Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport

Caxias Do Sul, Brazil
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Regional gateway serving Brazil's Serra Gaúcha wine country.

Opened
1974
Location
Caxias do Sul, Brazil
Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport (IATA: CXJ, ICAO: SBCX) serves Caxias do Sul, the second-largest city in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil. The airport is named after Hugo Cantergiani, a prominent local political figure, and functions as a key regional hub connecting the Serra Gaúcha region to major Brazilian cities. The airport primarily handles domestic routes, with connections to São Paulo and other major Brazilian centers. It serves a region known for its Italian immigrant heritage, wine production, and significant industrial and manufacturing activity, including the automotive and metal industries. In recent years, the airport has undergone infrastructure improvements to accommodate growing passenger demand from the economically active Caxias do Sul metropolitan area. Its elevation is notable, situated in the highlands of the Serra Gaúcha at approximately 760 meters above sea level.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling domestic flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Caxias do Sul city center is available via taxi, ride-hailing services, and limited bus connections.
Airlines here
LATAM Airlines and Azul Brazilian Airlines have operated routes through CXJ, connecting Caxias do Sul primarily to São Paulo's Congonhas and Guarulhos airports.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after Hugo Cantergiani, a former mayor of Caxias do Sul.
  • ›Located in the Serra Gaúcha highlands at approximately 760 meters elevation.
  • ›Caxias do Sul is one of Brazil's most important industrial cities, driving significant business travel demand.
  • ›The airport serves a region famous for Italian-Brazilian culture and wine production.
  • ›Runway length and highland location can present operational considerations for certain aircraft types.
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Gateway to the Serra Gaúcha, where wine country meets the sky

Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport serves Caxias do Sul, the heart of Brazil's Serra Gaúcha region and a major industrial and wine-producing hub in Rio Grande do Sul state. Named after a pioneering local aviator, the airport has long served as a vital link connecting this thriving city of Italian-descended culture to Brazil's main urban centres. Its regional scale reflects the character of the city it serves — practical, productive, and proud of its heritage.

Terminals
  • Terminal de Passageiros — Single passenger terminal handling all domestic arrivals and departures with basic amenities and check-in facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available at the arrivals exit
  • App-based rideshare services such as 99 and Uber operate in the area
  • Car rental desks available at the terminal
  • Municipal bus routes connecting the airport to central Caxias do Sul
Nearby Hotels
  • Samuara Hotel Caxias do Sul
  • Ibis Caxias do Sul
  • Nobile Inn Caxias do Sul
  • Hotel Alfred Express
Dining

The terminal offers limited food and beverage options typical of a regional airport, including a small café or snack bar for light refreshments before flights. Caxias do Sul itself boasts a rich culinary scene influenced by Italian immigration, with numerous restaurants serving colonial cuisine, churrasco, and local wines just a short drive away. Travellers are advised to dine in the city centre before heading to the airport.

Traveller Tips
  • Arrive at least 90 minutes before domestic departures, as check-in queues can build during peak times.
  • The Serra Gaúcha region experiences cooler temperatures than much of Brazil — pack a layer even in summer.
  • Rideshare apps are a reliable and affordable way to reach the city centre from the airport.
  • If visiting for the Festa da Uva or Natal Luz events, book transport and accommodation well in advance as demand surges significantly.
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Routes

CXJ → CWBAD · AT7
CXJ → VCPAD · E95
CXJ → CGHG3 · 73G 738
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