Cachoeiro do Itapemirim - Raimundo de Andrade Airport (CDI)

Cachoeiro do Itapemirim Airport (CDI), officially known as Raimundo de Andrade Municipal Airport, is a significant regional aviation facility serving the southern region of the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. Located approximately 9 kilometers from the city center, the airport acts as a vital link for one of the world's most important marble and granite production hubs. The facility is administered by the local municipal government and is currently the subject of a major multi-million dollar renovation and expansion project designed to modernize its infrastructure and support future commercial operations. The airport's passenger terminal is a functional, single-story building that features a specialized lounge area of roughly 188 square meters. While the current setup provides essential services such as a waiting zone, administrative offices, and basic restrooms, the ongoing renovation project aims to significantly increase the built area and improve passenger comfort. The airfield features a 1,200-meter asphalt runway and a centralized aircraft patio that supports a mix of private, executive, and government aviation. For the convenience of pilots, the airport offers 24-hour availability for takeoffs and landings, although ground administrative services operate primarily during standard business hours. Currently, Raimundo de Andrade Airport does not host scheduled commercial airline services, functioning instead as a bustling hub for general and executive aviation. It plays a critical role in the region's healthcare and emergency logistics, frequently serving as a primary point for the transport of medical teams and organs for transplants. Additionally, the airport is a key gateway for business leaders, politicians, and artists visiting the Southern Espírito Santo region. Most commercial travelers utilize the nearby Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport (VIX) in Vitória for their broader domestic and international connections. The modernization of CDI is expected to eventually allow for the return of regular regional commercial flights, further integrating Cachoeiro into the national aviation network.