Marechal Rondon International Airport
Várzea Grande–Marechal Rondon International Airport is the main air gateway for Cuiabá, the capital of Mato Grosso, and sits in neighboring Várzea Grande. Known by the codes CGB and SBCY, it is classified as a large airport and handles the mix of domestic and international traffic expected at the front door to one of Brazil’s most important inland regions. For many visitors, it is the practical starting point for trips focused on Cuiabá itself, regional business travel, and onward journeys toward the Pantanal and other parts of central-western Brazil.
About Marechal Rondon International Airport
Várzea Grande–Marechal Rondon International Airport is the main air gateway for Cuiabá, the capital of Mato Grosso, and sits in neighboring Várzea Grande. Known by the codes CGB and SBCY, it is classified as a large airport and handles the mix of domestic and international traffic expected at the front door to one of Brazil’s most important inland regions. For many visitors, it is the practical starting point for trips focused on Cuiabá itself, regional business travel, and onward journeys toward the Pantanal and other parts of central-western Brazil.
Overview
Várzea Grande–Marechal Rondon International Airport is the main air gateway for Cuiabá, the capital of Mato Grosso, and sits in neighboring Várzea Grande. Known by the codes CGB and SBCY, it is classified as a large airport and handles the mix of domestic and international traffic expected at the front door to one of Brazil’s most important inland regions. For many visitors, it is the practical starting point for trips focused on Cuiabá itself, regional business travel, and onward journeys toward the Pantanal and other parts of central-western Brazil.
What Travellers Should Know
- The airport operates in the America/Cuiaba time zone, so check local time carefully when planning connections or ground transfers.
- Its elevation is 617 feet, or 188 metres, which is useful background for aviation-minded travellers and private flight planning.
- The airfield has one lighted asphalt runway, 17/35, measuring 7,546 feet, supporting regular commercial operations.
- Because it serves Cuiabá, it is a convenient arrival point for travellers heading into the city or connecting to wider Mato Grosso itineraries.
- Official airport information is published by Infraero, which is the best source for operational updates and passenger guidance.
Why It Matters
For visitors, the airport’s value is less about spectacle and more about convenience: it connects a major regional capital with the rest of Brazil while placing travellers close to urban services, hotels, and road access onward into the state. If you are arriving for nature travel, business, or a stopover before exploring the surrounding region, CGB is the airport to know, and checking the official site before departure is a smart way to confirm current passenger information.
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FAQ
Marechal Rondon International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Marechal Rondon International Airport is located in Cuiaba, Brazil (South America), at coordinates -15.650°, -56.120°.
- Its IATA code is CGB and its ICAO code is SBCY.
- Marechal Rondon International Airport serves Cuiaba, Brazil. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Marechal Rondon International Airport operates on America/Cuiaba local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Marechal Rondon International Airport sits at latitude -15.650° and longitude -56.120°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from CGB. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for CGB is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from CGB on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Brazil. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.