Boa Vista Airport

Overview

Atlas Brasil Cantanhede International Airport is the main air gateway for Boa Vista in northern Brazil, handling domestic and international traffic at a large-airport scale while remaining straightforward to navigate for most travellers. Identified by IATA code BVB and ICAO code SBBV, the airport is an important arrival point for visitors heading into the capital of Roraima, whether for business, onward regional travel, or as a starting point for exploring Brazil’s far north.

What Travellers Should Know

• The airport serves Boa Vista, so it is the most practical air entry point for reaching the city and nearby parts of the state.
• It sits at an elevation of 276 feet (84 m), a useful detail for aviation-minded travellers and flight planning.
• The main runway is 8/26, measuring 8,858 feet, with an asphalt surface suitable for regular commercial operations.
• Local time follows the America/Boa_Vista time zone, so check arrival and departure times carefully if you are connecting from other parts of Brazil.
• For airport updates and passenger information, the official website is https://www.boavista-airport.com.br/.

Planning Your Arrival

For most passengers, the airport’s value is in its convenience: it connects Boa Vista to the wider air network while keeping arrival logistics relatively simple compared with larger and more complex hubs. Before you travel, it is worth confirming flight details, transport options, and any service updates through the official site, especially if you are arriving late, travelling onward the same day, or coordinating pickups in the city.