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Gateway to Brazil's historic Zona da Mata region.
Location
Juiz de Fora, Brazil
Presidente Itamar Franco Airport (IATA: IZA, ICAO: SBZM) serves Juiz de Fora, one of the largest cities in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The airport is named after Itamar Franco, a Brazilian politician who served as President of Brazil from 1992 to 1995 and was born in the region.
The airport handles domestic flights connecting Juiz de Fora to major Brazilian hubs such as São Paulo and other regional destinations. It plays an important role in serving the broader Zona da Mata region of Minas Gerais, offering an alternative to the longer ground journey to Rio de Janeiro or Belo Horizonte.
Infrastructure improvements have been pursued over the years to modernize the facility and increase its capacity to handle growing passenger demand in the region.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal serving domestic routes.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation between the airport and central Juiz de Fora is available via taxis and shuttle bus services.
Airlines here
Airlines such as LATAM Brasil and Azul Brazilian Airlines have operated scheduled services at this airport.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Itamar Franco, President of Brazil from 1992 to 1995.
- ›Serves as the main commercial airport for Juiz de Fora, a major city in Minas Gerais.
- ›Provides an alternative air access point to the Rio de Janeiro–Belo Horizonte corridor.
- ›Primarily handles domestic flights within Brazil.
- ›Located in the Zona da Mata region of Minas Gerais state.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
