Airports
CXJmedium airport
Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport
Caxias Do Sul, Brazil
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Routes out
3
Destinations
SBCX
ICAO
2472 ft
Elevation
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Gateway to Brazil's Serra Gaúcha wine region.
Opened
1976
Location
Caxias do Sul, Brazil
Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport (IATA: CXJ, ICAO: SBCX) serves Caxias do Sul, the second-largest city in Rio Grande do Sul state and a major industrial and cultural hub in Brazil's Serra Gaúcha highlands. The airport is named after Hugo Cantergiani, a prominent local political figure who contributed to the region's development.
The airport handles domestic flights connecting Caxias do Sul to major Brazilian cities, primarily São Paulo, playing an important role for the city's robust manufacturing and tourism sectors. The surrounding region is renowned for its Italian immigrant heritage, wine production, and winter tourism.
Due to its location in a mountainous area, the airport operates under specific meteorological conditions that can affect flight schedules, and its runway capacity limits the size of aircraft that can operate there.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal handling domestic arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation between the airport and Caxias do Sul city center is available via taxis, ride-hailing services, and shuttle buses.
Airlines here
LATAM Airlines and Azul Brazilian Airlines are the primary carriers operating scheduled domestic services from CXJ.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Hugo Cantergiani, a former mayor and regional political figure.
- ›Located at an elevation of approximately 2,472 feet (754 meters) above sea level in the Serra Gaúcha highlands.
- ›The airport primarily serves domestic routes, with São Paulo being the main destination.
- ›Caxias do Sul is Brazil's largest producer of wine grapes, boosting regional tourism through the airport.
- ›Mountainous terrain and frequent fog can cause operational delays and flight diversions.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
Route map (3 destinations)
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Airlines serving this airport
Routes
CXJ → CWBAD · AT7
CXJ → VCPAD · E95
CXJ → CGHG3 · 73G 738
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