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Gateway to the Steel Valley of Minas Gerais.
Location
Governador Valadares, Brazil
Coronel Altino Machado Airport (IATA: GVR, ICAO: SBGV) serves Governador Valadares, an important industrial and commercial city in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The airport provides essential air connectivity for a region that has historically been associated with steel production and gemstone trading.
The airport operates domestic services linking Governador Valadares to major Brazilian hubs, primarily São Paulo and Belo Horizonte. It is managed under Brazil's federal airport infrastructure system and serves both business and leisure travelers in the surrounding region.
Despite its relatively modest size, the airport plays a meaningful role in the local economy by facilitating access to a city that is geographically distant from major metropolitan centers.
Terminals
The airport operates a single, small passenger terminal handling domestic flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation between the airport and downtown Governador Valadares is primarily available via taxis and private transfers.
Airlines here
LATAM Airlines and Azul Brazilian Airlines have operated services at this airport connecting it to São Paulo and Belo Horizonte.
Notable facts
- ›The airport is named after Coronel Altino Machado, a historical figure associated with the region.
- ›Governador Valadares is one of the largest cities in Minas Gerais and a significant commercial hub.
- ›The city is known internationally as a major center of gemstone and semi-precious stone trading.
- ›The airport's single runway handles light to medium domestic aircraft operations.
- ›SBGV falls under INFRAERO or concessioned airport management within Brazil's federal aviation framework.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
