Rio Branco airport (RBR)
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Location details, contact information, airlines, departure and arrival flight status, transportation, facilities and services, parking, special passenger amenities, nearby hotels and answers to passengers' frequently asked questions.
Passenger Guide
Rio Branco - Plácido de Castro International Airport (IATA Code: RBR), opened on November 22, 1999, serves the state of Acre with domestic flights to major destinations across Brazil. It is managed by Concessionária dos Aeroportos da Amazônia / VINCI Airports.
Official Website: riobranco-airport.com.br
Telephone: +55 68 3211 1003 (Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm)
Terminals
It features a single passenger terminal building across two floors: the ground level hosts the check-in hall, arrivals lounge, and boarding gates, while the upper level houses administrative offices. The airport is open 24 hours a day.
Annual Passenger Traffic (2025): 507,000 passengers.
Information Desks
Travelers can request information directly at the airline service desks in the ground-floor check-in hall, or at the concessionaire's management offices located on the second floor.
Location
The airport is located 25 km (16 miles) northwest of downtown Rio Branco, connected via the BR-364 highway.
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The terminal features essential passenger amenities before boarding or upon arrival.
Finance and Connectivity
- Wi-Fi: free service provided throughout the terminal by VINCI Airports via the network name
_VINCI Airports WiFi. - ATMs: cash dispensers available in the ground floor public hall.
Food and Drinks
A cafeteria and vending machines offering coffee, cold drinks, and snacks are located both in the public concourse and in the departures area.
Shopping
Shops selling regional handicrafts from Acre, souvenirs, accessories, sweets, magazines, and newspapers. The airport does not have duty-free shops.
Baggage Services
There are no luggage storage facilities or lockers at the airport. Inquiries regarding lost or delayed checked baggage must be made directly with your airline at the arrivals area.
Other Services
- Lost and Found (Achados e Perdidos): office on the second floor (Airport Management), open Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (email:
[email protected]; phone: +55 68 3211 1003). - Baby Care: baby changing facilities in adapted restrooms.
Car rental agencies
Car rental customer desks are situated on the ground floor of the passenger terminal, in the main lobby. Vehicles are picked up and returned in the adjacent parking lot.
Rental Agencies
Parking services at Rio Branco airport (RBR)
The airport parking area is managed by INDIGO (Indigo Neo), located in the open air right in front of the terminal building, and operates 24 hours a day.
Parking Lots
- Main Parking: open-air lot with direct walking access to the terminal building, requiring no shuttle bus.
Rates and Reservations
Daily rates start at R$ 77.00, featuring online pre-booking with a QR code that offers graduated discounts: 30% from 2 days, 50% for stays longer than 5 days, and up to 70% for 7 days or more.
Rates updated as of October 12, 2026.
Facilities for passengers with special needs
Special Assistance Request
Passengers requiring special assistance (PNAE) should notify their airline when purchasing tickets or at least 72 hours prior to the flight if an escort, stretcher, incubator, or medical oxygen is needed on board.
Infrastructure and Accessibility
The terminal features access ramps, broad doors, elevators accessing administrative facilities on the second floor, fully adapted restrooms, and available wheelchairs. Boarding and disembarking are supported by lift equipment and ambulifts.
Latest updates: October 12, 2026
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