Gateway to Rondônia in the heart of the Amazon.
Opened
1970
Location
Porto Velho, Brazil
Governador Jorge Teixeira de Oliveira International Airport, coded PVH/SBPV, serves Porto Velho, the capital of Rondônia state in northwestern Brazil. The airport plays a vital role in connecting this remote Amazonian city to major Brazilian hubs, as road travel in the region is often difficult and time-consuming.
The airport is named after Jorge Teixeira de Oliveira, a former governor of Rondônia, and handles both domestic and limited international traffic. It is operated under Brazil's federal airport authority, INFRAERO, and serves as the primary air gateway for the state.
Porto Velho sits along the Madeira River, and the surrounding region is economically linked to agriculture, mining, and hydroelectric energy. The airport's international designation reflects its strategic position near Brazil's borders with Bolivia.
Terminals
The airport features a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation into Porto Velho city center is primarily available via taxis and ride-hailing services, with limited bus options.
Airlines here
Major domestic carriers including LATAM Airlines and Azul Brazilian Airlines operate regular scheduled services at PVH.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Rondônia governor Jorge Teixeira de Oliveira.
- ›Located approximately 7 kilometers from Porto Velho city center.
- ›Operated by INFRAERO, Brazil's national airport authority.
- ›Holds international airport status despite predominantly domestic traffic.
- ›Serves a region heavily dependent on air travel due to limited road infrastructure.
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