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Regional airport serving the Resende industrial corridor in Brazil.
Location
Resende, Brazil
Resende Airport (IATA: REZ, ICAO: SDRS) is a small regional airport located in Resende, a city in the southern part of Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil. It serves general aviation and limited commercial operations in a region known for its automotive and industrial activity, including the presence of major manufacturers such as Volkswagen and MAN Latin America.
The airport handles relatively low passenger volumes and primarily supports private aviation, charter flights, and occasional regional services. Its location in the Paraíba Valley positions it as a functional facility for business travelers and local residents who prefer alternatives to the larger airports in Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo.
Terminals
The airport has a simple, small terminal structure suited to low-volume regional and general aviation traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground access to central Resende is typically by road via taxi or private vehicle, as no dedicated rail or bus rapid transit link exists.
Notable facts
- ›Located in the state of Rio de Janeiro, approximately 150 km from the city of Rio de Janeiro.
- ›Resende is an important industrial hub, home to Volkswagen Truck & Bus and MAN Latin America.
- ›The airport primarily serves general aviation and charter operations rather than scheduled commercial airlines.
- ›ICAO code SDRS places it under São Paulo FIR airspace management.
- ›The surrounding Paraíba Valley region supports significant industrial and agricultural activity.
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