Global airports & airlines →AirlinesAirports.com
IndianAirports.com
TLZ · small airport

Catalão Airport

Catalão, Brazil

Clear sky
Airports
TLZsmall airport

Catalão Airport

Catalão, Brazil
Explore Catalão city guide Navigate to this airport
0
Routes out
0
Destinations
SWKT
ICAO
2612 ft
Elevation
TravelerPulse profile

Regional airport serving the municipality of Catalão, Goiás.

Location
Catalão, Brazil
Catalão Airport (IATA: TLZ, ICAO: SWKT) is a small regional airport located in Catalão, a city in the state of Goiás, Brazil. It serves general aviation and limited commercial traffic in a region known for its mining and agribusiness industries. The airport operates at a modest scale, primarily supporting private and charter flights rather than scheduled commercial airline services. Catalão itself is an important industrial hub in Goiás, home to major operations by companies such as Vale and Mitsubishi Motors, which generate some demand for executive aviation.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible by road, with the city of Catalão reachable via local and state highway connections.
Airlines here
No major scheduled commercial airlines are known to operate regular services at Catalão Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in Catalão, a city in the state of Goiás in central Brazil.
  • ›Primarily serves general aviation and executive charter flights.
  • ›Catalão is a significant industrial city, home to mining and automotive industries.
  • ›The ICAO code SWKT places it within Brazil's southwest regional designation.
  • ›Larger commercial travel needs are typically served by airports in Brasília or Uberlândia.
Wikipedia
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
Gateway to Goiás heartland, where cerrado meets the sky

Catalão Airport is a small regional airport serving the municipality of Catalão in the southeastern corner of Goiás state, Brazil. The airport supports general aviation and occasional charter operations, reflecting the city's role as an industrial and agricultural hub in the Brazilian cerrado region. Its modest infrastructure caters primarily to private pilots and business travelers connected to the local mining and agribusiness sectors.

Terminals
  • Terminal de Passageiros — A compact single passenger terminal handling general aviation arrivals and departures with basic facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available outside the terminal
  • Private car hire and pre-arranged transfers
  • Ride-hailing apps such as 99 and Uber (availability may vary)
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Vila Rica Catalão
  • Pousada Serra do Facão
  • Hotel Avenida Catalão
Dining

Food options within the airport are extremely limited given its small scale, with basic snacks or vending available at best. The city of Catalão itself, roughly 10 kilometers away, offers a variety of regional Brazilian restaurants serving traditional Goiás cuisine including rice, beans, and slow-cooked meats. Travelers are advised to eat before arriving at the airport or plan for a short drive into town.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your flight arrangements well in advance as scheduled commercial service is minimal or absent.
  • Arrange ground transportation before landing, as taxi availability at the airport can be unpredictable.
  • Carry local Brazilian reais as card acceptance at small facilities in the area may be limited.
  • Check weather conditions in advance, as the cerrado climate brings intense dry and wet seasons that can affect small aircraft operations.

AI-assisted overview, verified against public sources.

Airlines serving this airport

No scheduled airline data available.

Routes

No route data available.

Hotels near TLZ

Pick what matters for your layover or early flight, then compare on your favorite booking site.

Compare stays for your dates

IndianAirports may receive compensation when you book or purchase through some of the links on this page, at no additional cost to you. Prices and availability are set by the booking provider and may change. We never share your private trip details with partners — only the destination, dates and party size you searched.

City & Place Guide

No guide exists for this place yet — Click to generate a Traveler Pulse guide.