Governador Valadares airport

Coronel Altino Machado de Oliveira Airport (IATA: GVR), opened in 1966, serves the municipality of Governador Valadares and eastern Minas Gerais, Brazil. It connects regularly with Belo Horizonte International Airport (Confins).

Official Website: infraero.gov.br

Phone: +55 33 3277-3935

Terminals

The airport features a single-story passenger terminal housing the main hall, check-in counters, and small boarding and arrivals lounges. The airport does not operate 24 hours a day; it opens according to the daily commercial flight schedule (generally Monday through Saturday from 09:00 to 18:00 and Sunday from 16:00 to 18:20) and closes at night.

Annual passenger traffic (2025): 100,682 passengers.

Information Desks

There is no dedicated tourist information desk; passenger assistance is provided at administration offices and airline counters.

The airport is situated around 14 km from the city center, taking approximately 20 to 25 minutes by car depending on traffic.

Taxis and Ride-Hailing Apps

Taxis are available outside the terminal building upon flight arrivals. Rideshare platforms such as Uber can also be requested for travel to the city center and surrounding areas.

Public Transit and City Buses

Local municipal bus routes in Governador Valadares serve the Industrial District area near the airport.

Car rental services are available to explore the region:

Rental Car Companies

• Localiza: has a service branch located along Av. Industrial, no. 265, coordinating vehicle pick-ups and returns for airport travelers.

Additionally, international rental aggregators offer advance bookings with vehicle delivery coordinated at the airport.

The terminal provides basic passenger amenities during operational hours:

Food and Drinks

A snack bar (lanchonete) is located in the public concourse, serving coffee, beverages, and quick bites.

Banking and Connectivity

• Wi-Fi: wireless internet connection is available throughout the terminal.
• ATMs and Currency Exchange: there are no ATMs or currency exchange counters inside the terminal.

Baggage Services

Luggage storage and luggage wrapping services are not available. Lost luggage claims are handled directly through Azul Linhas Aéreas customer service counters.

An open-air parking lot is located directly in front of the passenger terminal.

Parking Areas

It provides uncovered short-term and drop-off spaces on a first-come, first-served basis. Online advance reservations are not available.

Facilities and support for travelers requiring assistance:

Special Assistance Requests

Passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility should notify their airline at least 48 hours prior to departure to arrange required assistance, in compliance with ANAC RBAC 280 regulations.

Terminal Accessibility

The single-level building provides ground-floor access with entry ramps. Aircraft boarding and disembarking take place on foot across the apron without boarding bridges.

There are no hotels or sleep pods inside the terminal, and accommodations do not provide airport shuttles.

Nearby Hotels

• Mirante Hotel: located approximately 3.3 km from the terminal.
• San Diego Governador Valadares: situated around 5.8 km away.
• GV Center Hotel: located in downtown Governador Valadares (Rua Benjamin Constant, 937), about 7 km from the airport.