Campo de Marte Airport

São Paulo, Brazil

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São Paulo's historic general aviation airport since 1920.

Opened

1920

Location

São Paulo, Brazil

Campo de Marte Airport (IATA: RTE, ICAO: SBMT) is a public-use general aviation airport located in the northern zone of São Paulo, Brazil. It is one of the oldest airports in the country and serves primarily as a base for executive aviation, helicopter operations, and flight training schools. The airport is operated by the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) and the civil aviation authority, and it plays an important logistical role in São Paulo's congested airspace by absorbing general aviation traffic that would otherwise compete with commercial operations at Guarulhos and Congonhas airports. Campo de Marte also houses aviation clubs, maintenance facilities, and serves as a base for emergency air services and government aviation operations in the greater São Paulo region.

Getting to & from

The airport is accessible by road via the Marginal Tietê expressway, with bus and taxi connections to the surrounding northern São Paulo metropolitan area.

Airlines here

Campo de Marte does not host scheduled commercial airline service; it primarily serves executive and charter operators.

Notable facts

›One of the oldest airports in Brazil, with origins dating to 1920.
›Operated under Brazilian Air Force jurisdiction alongside civil aviation management.
›Serves primarily general aviation, helicopter, and executive charter operations.
›Located along the Tietê River in São Paulo's northern zone.
›Hosts several aviation schools and maintenance organizations.

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City & Place Guide

South America's megalopolis where culture, cuisine, and commerce collide.

São Paulo is Brazil's largest city and one of the most populous urban areas on Earth, home to over 12 million people within the city limits. It is a global financial hub with a famously diverse population shaped by waves of Italian, Japanese, Lebanese, and other immigrant communities, giving it an extraordinarily rich cultural fabric.

The city rewards curious travelers with world-class museums, a legendary restaurant scene, vibrant street art in neighborhoods like Vila Madalena, and a nightlife that rarely sleeps. While it lacks beaches, São Paulo more than compensates with parks, galleries, and an energy that feels relentlessly alive.

•Museu de Arte de São Paulo (MASP) — iconic elevated museum housing Latin America's finest art collection.
•Ibirapuera Park — vast green oasis with museums, jogging paths, and weekend cultural events.
•Vila Madalena — bohemian neighborhood famous for colorful street murals and lively bars.
•Pinacoteca do Estado — elegant 19th-century building with important Brazilian art.
•Mercado Municipal (Mercadão) — bustling historic market celebrated for fresh produce and mortadella sandwiches.
•Liberdade — vibrant Japanese-Brazilian district with authentic Asian food and weekend street fairs.

Getting around: São Paulo's Metro system is clean, efficient, and the fastest way to cross the city; five main lines connect major neighborhoods and integrate with the CPTM commuter rail. City buses cover areas the Metro misses but can be slow in traffic. Uber and 99 rideshare apps are widely used, affordable, and recommended over hailing street taxis.

Best time: April through June and August through October offer mild temperatures, lower rainfall, and comfortable conditions for sightseeing.

Local food: Do not miss a traditional feijoada (black bean and pork stew), a giant mortadella sandwich at Mercadão, authentic Japanese food in Liberdade, and the city's exceptional Italian-influenced wood-fired pizzas.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

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Encyclopaedia

Campo de Marte Airport is the first airport built in São Paulo, Brazil, opened in 1929. It is named after Champ de Mars, in Paris, which in turn took its name from Campus Martius, in Rome.

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