Cáceres Airport (CCX)

Cáceres Airport (CCX), also known by its ICAO code SWKC and officially named Aeroporto Nelson Dantas, is a critical regional aviation facility serving the city of Cáceres in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil. Situated in the Jardim Aeroporto district, just 7 kilometers from the city center, the airport acts as a strategic gateway to the Northern Pantanal, one of the world's most biodiverse wetland regions. The facility is currently the focal point of a major state-led modernization program designed to upgrade its infrastructure to international safety standards and attract regular commercial airline service. The heart of the ongoing redevelopment is the construction of a brand-new passenger terminal, which replaces the previous modest facilities with a modern structure designed for efficient embarkation and disembarkation. This new terminal will include dedicated check-in counters, improved waiting lounges, and modernized security zones. Significant investments have also been made in advanced visual navigation aids, including the installation of a Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) system, horizontal and vertical signaling, and luminous beacons. these upgrades are essential for enabling night operations and ensuring that the airport can function reliably in all weather conditions, a key requirement for commercial carriers like Azul Linhas Aéreas. Currently, Cáceres Airport primarily serves as a bustling hub for air taxi operations, private executive flights, and essential government services. It plays a vital role in supporting the region's prominent eco-tourism and agribusiness sectors, providing rapid access for researchers, tourists, and business leaders to the interior of Mato Grosso. The airport features a well-maintained asphalt runway measuring approximately 1,285 meters, which is capable of handling the regional turboprop aircraft typically used in the Brazilian interior. Fueling services, including AVGAS and JET A1, are available on-site. While most commercial travelers currently connect through Marechal Rondon International Airport (CGB) in Cuiabá, the modernization of CCX positions it to become a primary node for regional connectivity in the western part of the state.