Governador Jorge Teixeira de Oliveira International Airport (PVH)

Governador Jorge Teixeira de Oliveira International Airport (PVH), also known as Belmonte Airport, is the primary aviation hub serving the city of Porto Velho and the state of Rondônia in the Brazilian Amazon, located approximately 4 miles (7 km) north of the city center. The airport operates through a modern integrated passenger terminal that underwent a major revitalization and expansion completed by VINCI Airports in late 2023, designed for high efficiency and improved passenger comfort. It acts as a critical infrastructure link, connecting the northern region to major national hubs like Brasília, Manaus, and Cuiabá via carriers such as Azul, GOL, and LATAM. The modernized terminal infrastructure provides a variety of contemporary amenities across its unified layout, including the recent addition of passenger boarding bridges ('fingers') which provide protected access to aircraft during the region's intense tropical heat and frequent rainfall. Travelers have access to an expanded food court landside featuring several traditional Brazilian cafés and snack bars, alongside retail kiosks selling local Rondônia handicrafts and travel essentials. The facility is fully accessible, featuring new elevators, escalators, and tactile paving, and offers free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the building to ensure a professional environment for all visitors. Ground transportation at PVH is exceptionally well-supported by official taxi ranks and widely used ride-sharing services like Uber and 99 situated directly outside the arrivals hall, providing a quick 15 to 20-minute link to the city's main districts and the Madeira River waterfront. A unique feature of the airfield is its joint-use status, sharing its substantial 7,874-foot asphalt runway (01/19) and various facilities with the Porto Velho Air Force Base (Base Aérea de Porto Velho). The airport is also recognized as one of the most sustainable in Brazil due to its advanced environmental management programs, providing a streamlined and eco-friendly gateway for business technicians and tourists exploring the western Amazon basin.