Boa Vista−Atlas Brasil Cantanhede International Airport is the airport serving Boa Vista, Brazil. Since April 13, 2009, the airport is named after Atlas Brasil Cantanhede (1917-1973), a pilot and politician who in the 1950s pioneered aviation in Roraima state. It is the northernmost Brazilian airport served by scheduled flights. It is operated by Vinci SA. Some of its facilities are shared with Boa Vista Air Force Base of the Brazilian Air Force.

History

The airport was opened on February 19, 1973, and underwent its first renovation in 1998. The runway, terminal and the apron were then enlarged. On September 14, 2009 a second major renovation was completed increasing the capacity of the airport to handle 330,000 passengers/year, the terminal area to 7000 m2, parking space and installing two jetways. Previously operated by Infraero, on April 7, 2021, Vinci SA won a 30-year concession to operate the airport.

Airlines and destinations

Access

The airport is located 4 km from downtown Boa Vista.