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Gateway to Brazil's dynamic Santa Catarina agribusiness heartland.
Opened
1959
Location
Chapecó, Brazil
Serafin Enoss Bertaso Airport (IATA: XAP, ICAO: SBCH) serves Chapecó, a major city in the western part of the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. The airport is named after Serafim Enoss Bertaso, a pioneering colonizer who played a key role in the settlement and development of the Chapecó region in the early 20th century.
The airport handles both domestic passenger flights and cargo operations, primarily connecting Chapecó to São Paulo and other major Brazilian cities. It serves a region known for its strong agribusiness sector, including the headquarters of major food companies such as Aurora and BRF.
In recent years, the airport has undergone infrastructure improvements to accommodate growing passenger demand. It is operated under Brazilian federal airport authority oversight and represents an important transport hub for the western Santa Catarina region.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling domestic flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include taxis and rental car services connecting the airport to central Chapecó, approximately 5 kilometers away.
Airlines here
LATAM Airlines and Gol Linhas Aéreas are among the primary carriers serving the airport with domestic routes.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Serafim Enoss Bertaso, a key colonizer of the Chapecó region.
- ›Located in western Santa Catarina, one of Brazil's most productive agribusiness regions.
- ›The airport serves a city home to major food industry giants including BRF and Aurora Alimentos.
- ›Primarily handles domestic routes connecting to São Paulo–Guarulhos and São Paulo–Congonhas.
- ›The region around Chapecó has a strong Italian and German immigrant heritage influencing local culture.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
