Veracel Airport
Belmonte, Brazil
Veracel Airport
Private airstrip serving Veracel Celulose operations in Belmonte.
- ›Registered under ICAO code SJXS.
- ›Serves the Veracel Celulose eucalyptus pulp industrial complex.
- ›Located in the state of Bahia, Brazil.
- ›Private airstrip with no scheduled commercial service.
- ›Veracel Celulose is a joint venture between Stora Enso and Suzano.
Veracel Airport is a small private airfield located near Belmonte in the southern Bahia state of Brazil, primarily serving the Veracel Celulose industrial complex and its associated operations. It plays a functional role in supporting executive and charter flights for personnel connected to the eucalyptus pulp industry in the region. The airport sees limited commercial traffic and is not a major public hub.
- General Aviation Terminal — A basic facility catering to executive, charter, and industrial-support flights with minimal passenger amenities.
- Private vehicle or company transfer arranged by Veracel Celulose
- Taxi from Belmonte town center
- Car rental may be arranged through local agencies in Belmonte
- Pousada Belmonte
- Hotel Beira Mar Belmonte
- Pousada Recanto das Flores
Dining options within the airport itself are extremely limited or nonexistent given its private industrial nature. Visitors are advised to seek meals in Belmonte, where local restaurants serve traditional Bahian seafood and regional Brazilian cuisine. The nearby town center offers a modest selection of casual eateries and snack bars.
- Confirm access permissions in advance as the airport primarily serves Veracel Celulose operations and is not fully open to the general public.
- Arrange all ground transportation before arrival, as taxi availability near the airfield can be unpredictable.
- Belmonte is known for its historical significance as the birthplace of Brazil's first colonial settlements, worth exploring if time permits.
- The nearest larger city with more comprehensive services and commercial flights is Ilhéus, approximately 130 km north.
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