Francisco Vilela do Amaral Airport
Itumbiara, Brazil

Francisco Vilela do Amaral Airport
Regional gateway serving Itumbiara and southern Goiás.
- ›IATA code ITR and ICAO code SBIT identify this airport in aviation databases.
- ›Itumbiara is located near the border between Goiás and Minas Gerais states.
- ›The airport is named after Francisco Vilela do Amaral, a figure of local historical significance.
- ›Commercial scheduled service at this airport has been limited or intermittent over the years.
- ›General aviation and charter flights make up a significant share of the airport's traffic.
Francisco Vilela do Amaral Airport serves Itumbiara, a mid-sized city in the southern tip of Goiás state, Brazil. The airport supports regional connectivity for a city known for its industrial base and proximity to the Itumbiara hydroelectric dam on the Paranaíba River. It handles limited scheduled and general aviation traffic, functioning primarily as a regional access point for the surrounding area.
- Terminal de Passageiros — Single modest passenger terminal handling regional arrivals and departures with basic check-in and waiting facilities.
- Taxi services available outside the terminal
- Car rental arrangements through local providers in Itumbiara city
- Private transfers bookable through local agencies
- Road access via BR-153 (Belém-Brasília highway) connecting to broader Goiás region
- Itumbiara Palace Hotel
- Hotel Avenida Itumbiara
- Pousada do Lago Itumbiara
Food options within the airport are minimal given its regional scale, with basic snack facilities available during operating hours. Itumbiara city centre, approximately 8 kilometres away, offers a wider selection of local Brazilian restaurants, lanchonetes, and churrascarias reflecting the Goiás culinary tradition.
- Confirm your flight schedule in advance as services are infrequent and subject to change at this regional airport.
- Arrange ground transport before arrival as taxi availability outside peak flight times can be limited.
- Carry local Brazilian reais as card acceptance may be restricted at smaller facilities in and around the airport.
- Allow extra time if connecting onward via road to larger cities like Goiânia or Uberlândia, as journey times can exceed two hours.
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Francisco Vilela do Amaral Airport is the airport serving Itumbiara, Brazil.
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