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General Leite de Castro Airport

Rio Verde, Brazil

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General Leite de Castro Airport

Rio Verde, Brazil
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Regional gateway serving Rio Verde and southwestern Goiás.

Location
Rio Verde, Brazil
General Leite de Castro Airport (IATA: RVD, ICAO: SWLC) is a regional public airport serving Rio Verde, a major agribusiness hub in the state of Goiás, Brazil. The airport is named after General Leite de Castro and supports both commercial and general aviation operations for the surrounding agricultural region. Rio Verde is one of Brazil's most important soy and grain production centers, and the airport plays a supporting role in connecting the city to Brazil's broader aviation network. The facility handles a modest volume of passengers and cargo consistent with a regional Brazilian airport.
Terminals
The airport operates a single small terminal building suitable for regional passenger volumes.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Rio Verde city center is primarily served by taxis and private vehicles.
Airlines here
Azul Brazilian Airlines has operated regional services connecting Rio Verde to other Brazilian cities.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in Rio Verde, one of Brazil's leading agribusiness municipalities in Goiás state.
  • ›Serves both commercial passenger flights and general aviation traffic.
  • ›The airport's ICAO code is SWLC and IATA code is RVD.
  • ›Rio Verde's strong agricultural economy generates demand for air connectivity to larger Brazilian hubs.
  • ›The airport is named after General Leite de Castro, a historical Brazilian military figure.
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Gateway to Brazil's agricultural heartland in the Cerrado savanna

General Leite de Castro Airport serves Rio Verde, one of the most productive agribusiness municipalities in Goiás state, Brazil. Named after a Brazilian military figure, the airport connects this economically vital city to major Brazilian hubs, supporting the flow of commerce and people across the Cerrado region. Its role has grown alongside Rio Verde's expansion as a leading center for soybean, corn, and livestock production.

Terminals
  • Terminal de Passageiros — Single modest passenger terminal handling domestic arrivals and departures with basic amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available at the terminal exit
  • App-based ride-hailing services (99 and Uber may operate in the area)
  • Car rental desks or local agencies serving the airport
  • Private transfer arrangements to Rio Verde city center
Nearby Hotels
  • Slaviero Essential Rio Verde
  • Hotel Nobile Rio Verde
  • Nacional Inn Rio Verde
  • Comfort Inn Rio Verde
Dining

Food options inside the terminal are limited to a small snack bar or café offering Brazilian staples such as pão de queijo, salgados, and coffee. Rio Verde's city center, roughly 10 kilometres from the airport, offers a wider selection of regional Brazilian cuisine and churrascarias. Visitors are advised to plan meals accordingly, especially for early morning or late evening flights.

Traveller Tips
  • Arrive at least 90 minutes before departure as check-in facilities are compact and can get busy during peak agricultural season travel.
  • Confirm your flight status directly with the airline, as schedules at smaller Brazilian regional airports can be subject to change.
  • Carry Brazilian reais in cash, as card acceptance at small airport vendors may be limited.
  • Rio Verde has a hot, semi-arid Cerrado climate — light, breathable clothing is recommended year-round.
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Airlines serving this airport

Air Paradise International
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Routes

RVD → VCPAD · AT4
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General Leite de Castro Airport is the airport serving Rio Verde, Brazil.

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