Governador Valadares Airport
Coronel Altino Machado Airport serves Governador Valadares in southeastern Brazil and is the city’s main air gateway for regional access. Identified by IATA code GVR and ICAO code SBGV, it is classified as a medium airport, making it an important arrival point for visitors heading to the city and nearby parts of Minas Gerais. The airport sits at an elevation of 561 feet (171 metres), a detail that matters mainly for aviation operations but also helps place it within the area’s inland setting.
About Governador Valadares Airport
Coronel Altino Machado Airport serves Governador Valadares in southeastern Brazil and is the city’s main air gateway for regional access. Identified by IATA code GVR and ICAO code SBGV, it is classified as a medium airport, making it an important arrival point for visitors heading to the city and nearby parts of Minas Gerais. The airport sits at an elevation of 561 feet (171 metres), a detail that matters mainly for aviation operations but also helps place it within the area’s inland setting.
Overview
Coronel Altino Machado Airport serves Governador Valadares in southeastern Brazil and is the city’s main air gateway for regional access. Identified by IATA code GVR and ICAO code SBGV, it is classified as a medium airport, making it an important arrival point for visitors heading to the city and nearby parts of Minas Gerais. The airport sits at an elevation of 561 feet (171 metres), a detail that matters mainly for aviation operations but also helps place it within the area’s inland setting.
What travellers should know
- The airport uses the America/Sao_Paulo time zone, so travellers should check flight times and onward transport plans using local Brazilian time.
- Its single runway is designated 07/25 and measures 5,581 feet, which supports the airport’s role in handling domestic air traffic.
- The runway surface is asphalt, a standard feature that supports reliable day-to-day operations.
- Runway lighting is available, which helps aircraft movements continue more safely in low-light conditions.
Why it matters for your trip
For most visitors, the airport’s value is convenience rather than size: it offers direct access to Governador Valadares without the longer overland transfers that can come with using larger airports farther away. Because it is a medium airport with a straightforward layout, getting from arrival to ground transport is usually simpler than at major hubs. That can be especially helpful if you are visiting on a tight schedule, meeting family, or continuing quickly into the city after landing.
Local context
Governador Valadares is best known as a regional centre in eastern Minas Gerais, so this airport mainly functions as a practical entry point for business, family visits, and domestic travel within Brazil. If you are planning connections, arrivals, or pickups, it is wise to confirm schedules in advance and allow for normal regional-airport variability, especially during busy travel periods.
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FAQ
Governador Valadares 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.
9 common questions
- Governador Valadares Airport is located in Governador Valadares, Brazil (South America), at coordinates -18.850°, -41.930°.
- Its IATA code is GVR and its ICAO code is SBGV.
- Governador Valadares Airport serves Governador Valadares, Brazil. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Governador Valadares Airport operates on America/Sao_Paulo 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.
- Governador Valadares Airport sits at latitude -18.850° and longitude -41.930°. 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 GVR. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for GVR is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from GVR on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is s/n Avenida Industrial, Minas Gerais, 35040-260, Brazil, the phone number is +55 33 3277-3935. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- 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.