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Vale dos Dinassauros Airport

Uberaba, Brazil

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Vale dos Dinassauros Airport

Uberaba, Brazil
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Small general aviation airfield serving the Uberaba region.

Location
Uberaba, Brazil
Vale dos Dinassauros Airport is a small general aviation facility located near Uberaba, a city in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. It operates under the ICAO code SSFH and primarily serves private and light aircraft operations in the region. Uberaba itself is better served by Uberaba Airport (ICAO: SBUR, IATA: UBA), which handles scheduled commercial traffic. Vale dos Dinassauros functions as a supplementary airfield catering to local aviation needs rather than commercial passenger services.
Notable facts
  • ›Operates under ICAO code SSFH.
  • ›Located near Uberaba in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil.
  • ›Serves primarily general aviation and private aircraft.
  • ›The Uberaba region is known for its zebu cattle industry and paleontological dinosaur fossil sites.
  • ›Commercial scheduled services in the Uberaba area are handled by the separate Uberaba Airport (SBUR/UBA).
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Gateway to Brazil's heartland where prehistoric giants once roamed

Vale dos Dinossauros Airport serves Uberaba, a city in the Triângulo Mineiro region of Minas Gerais state, Brazil, known internationally as the 'Land of Dinosaurs' due to its remarkable paleontological heritage. The airport supports regional connectivity for this agricultural and educational hub, facilitating business travel linked to Uberaba's prominent zebu cattle industry and university sector. Its name pays homage to the significant dinosaur fossil discoveries made in the surrounding region.

Terminals
  • Terminal de Passageiros — Single regional passenger terminal handling domestic arrivals and departures with basic amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available at the airport forecourt
  • Ride-hailing apps such as Uber operate in Uberaba
  • Car rental desks at or near the terminal
  • Private transfer services to the city center
Nearby Hotels
  • Bristol Vitória Uberaba
  • Dan Inn Uberaba
  • Hotel Fênix Uberaba
  • Ibis Uberaba
Dining

Food options inside the terminal are limited to a small snack bar offering coffee, pastries, and light meals typical of Brazilian airport cafes. The city of Uberaba, approximately 8 kilometres from the airport, offers a wider range of restaurants serving regional Minas Gerais cuisine including pão de queijo, feijão tropeiro, and churrasco. Visitors are advised to explore dining options in the city centre rather than relying solely on in-terminal facilities.

Traveller Tips
  • Pre-book your taxi or transfer as on-demand options at the terminal can be limited during off-peak hours.
  • Carry Brazilian reais in cash as smaller vendors and taxis may not accept cards.
  • Visit the Museu dos Dinossauros in Uberaba to see the fossils that inspired the airport's name.
  • Check flight schedules carefully as the airport operates limited daily frequencies on regional routes.

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