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Regional gateway serving Mato Grosso's agricultural heartland.
Location
Rondonópolis, Brazil
Maestro Marinho Franco Airport (IATA: ROO, ICAO: SBRD) serves Rondonópolis, one of the most economically significant cities in Mato Grosso state, Brazil. The airport provides essential air connectivity for a city heavily tied to agribusiness, particularly soy and cattle production.
Operated under the Brazilian airport authority INFRAERO, the airport handles domestic regional flights connecting Rondonópolis to major Brazilian hubs such as São Paulo and Cuiabá. Its traffic volume reflects the commercial importance of the region rather than large-scale passenger tourism.
The airport is named in honor of Maestro Marinho Franco, a local cultural figure, reflecting the city's tradition of honoring regional personalities in public infrastructure.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building handling domestic passenger traffic on a modest scale.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Rondonópolis city center is primarily served by taxis and private vehicles.
Airlines here
Brazilian regional carriers including Azul Brazilian Airlines and LATAM Airlines have operated routes through Rondonópolis connecting it to São Paulo and Cuiabá.
Notable facts
- ›Rondonópolis is one of Brazil's most important agricultural export hubs, driving demand for business air travel.
- ›The airport is named after Maestro Marinho Franco, a local cultural personality.
- ›ICAO code SBRD places the airport within Brazil's national aviation network managed by INFRAERO.
- ›The airport primarily serves domestic routes, with no scheduled international service.
- ›Rondonópolis is located in Mato Grosso state, approximately 215 km southeast of the state capital Cuiabá.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
