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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Brazil",
    "addressLocality": "Arax\u00e1"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Azul Linhas A\u00e9reas Brasileiras"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Arax\u00e1",
  "code": "AAX",
  "connection_tips": "Connecting through Romeu Zema Airport serves Brazil's thermal spa tourism market with Azul's specialized route network linking Arax\u00e1 to S\u00e3o Paulo Guarulhos and Belo Horizonte Confins airports using Embraer E190 aircraft. The airport, located 4 kilometers from Arax\u00e1 city center, operates as a wellness tourism gateway with Azul providing Monday and Friday direct service to Guarulhos in partnership with the iconic Grande Hotel Termas de Arax\u00e1, while daily connections via Belo Horizonte enable access to Azul's broader domestic network serving 14 cities across Minas Gerais state.\n\nDomestic connections require coordination through Brazil's hub system, with Belo Horizonte offering the most comprehensive onward routing including Azul's international services to Cura\u00e7ao and Fort Lauderdale launched in 2023, while Guarulhos provides extensive domestic and international connectivity through multiple carriers. The compact terminal processes passengers efficiently with minimal connection times, though travelers must account for longer transfer periods at destination airports where security rescreening and potential terminal changes can extend connection requirements to 90-120 minutes during peak spa tourism seasons from May through September.\n\nAzul has increased Arax\u00e1's weekly capacity from 63 to 280 seats, reflecting growing thermal wellness tourism that drives passenger traffic to the region's famous therapeutic mineral waters and mud treatments. Weather patterns during Brazil's wet season (December-March) can occasionally impact operations at this VFR-dependent regional airport, requiring flexible scheduling particularly for connecting flights during afternoon thunderstorm periods. Ground transportation coordination is essential for spa guests, with the 15-minute drive to Grande Hotel's thermal facilities requiring pre-arranged transfers, while the airport's strategic position in the Tri\u00e2ngulo Mineiro region enables access to multiple therapeutic resorts and wellness centers that form the foundation of Arax\u00e1's tourism-dependent aviation market.",
  "country": "Brazil",
  "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/br.png",
  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=BRL",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Arrive 1hr early for Azul flights - small terminal processes fast at this airport.",
    "Airport is located 5km (10min) from city center - taxi costs R$30-40 to downtown.",
    "16Min to Grande Hotel's famous thermal spa - book ahead for better experience.",
    "Azul flies to CNF/GRU - check both hubs for best connections.",
    "GRU requires 2hr minimum connection time for international transfers.",
    "CPF or RG documentation required for all domestic Brazil flights by law.",
    "Limited caf\u00e9 only - eat at city's cheese bread bakeries first."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Romeu%20Zema%20Airport%20Arax%C3%A1",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=BRL",
  "iataCode": "AAX",
  "icao": "SBAX",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -19.563,
  "layover_planner_info": "Basic amenities only.",
  "longitude": -46.96,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Seek airline counter assistance.",
  "name": "Romeu Zema Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "CNF",
      "name": "Belo Horizonte/Confins International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "POJ",
      "name": "Patos de Minas Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "UBA",
      "name": "M\u00e1rio de Almeida Franco Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Romeu Zema Airport (AAX) is a domestic airport located in Arax\u00e1, Minas Gerais, Brazil, serving the city and its surrounding region. The airport operates a single, compact passenger terminal designed for efficient processing of domestic arrivals and departures. Its straightforward layout ensures that all key areas, including check-in counters, security screening, and departure gates, are easily accessible within the same building, making navigation intuitive for travelers.\n\nDespite its modest size, the terminal provides essential facilities for passengers. While there are no extensive luxury lounges, a basic lounge area with comfortable seating is available for travelers awaiting their flights. Dining options are modest, typically limited to one or two small cafes or snack bars (lanchonetes) located in the public area before security. These offer refreshments and light meals.\n\nThe airport prioritizes efficiency, and pre-flight formalities, including check-in and security screening, are generally quick. This allows for a more relaxed experience compared to larger, busier airports. The airport does not handle international flights directly, so all international processes for connecting travelers would occur at larger Brazilian international airports.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romeu_Zema_Airport"
}