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    "addressCountry": "Brazil",
    "addressLocality": "C\u00e1ceres"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "General Aviation",
    "Private Charters",
    "Air Taxi Operators",
    "Azul Linhas A\u00e9reas (Future Planned)"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "30 minutes"
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
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  "connection_tips": "C\u00e1ceres Airport (CCX), officially known as Aeroporto Nelson Dantas, serves as a strategic regional hub for travelers entering the Northern Pantanal. While the airport is currently dominated by general aviation and air taxi services, it is an increasingly important link for those visiting the Taiam\u00e3 Ecological Reserve. For travelers seeking scheduled commercial flights, the primary connection is via Marechal Rondon International Airport (CGB) in Cuiab\u00e1. Azul Conecta, a subsidiary of Azul Brazilian Airlines, operates regional flights between Cuiab\u00e1 and C\u00e1ceres using Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft.\n\nThese flights take approximately 50 minutes, providing a significant time saving over the 215-kilometer drive (3.5 to 4 hours) along the BR-070 highway. If you are booking these regional flights, be aware of the strict 10kg baggage weight limit typical for Azul Conecta operations. For those using C\u00e1ceres as a staging point for Pantanal safaris, it is essential to pre-arrange all onward logistics. Unlike the Transpantaneira region, which is land-based, the area around C\u00e1ceres is a \"water-based\" Pantanal experience.\n\nMost high-end lodges are accessed via a 2 to 2.5-hour boat transfer down the Paraguay River starting from private docks near the city center. If you are arriving at CCX via private charter, ensure your tour operator or lodge representative is scheduled to meet you at the terminal, as there are no on-demand rideshare services at the airport. During the peak jaguar-spotting season from June to October, flights and private transfers sell out months in advance, so early booking is critical. Additionally, allow a minimum of 3 hours for connections in Cuiab\u00e1 when arriving from international or major domestic routes to account for potential regional flight delays and the necessary re-checking of baggage.",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Prebook a taxi into Caceres; no airport bus runs reliably.",
    "The Pantanal corridor shifts with the seasons, so keep time loose.",
    "Use the fuel here if you are pushing west across Mato Grosso.",
    "Window views are excellent if the weather is clear.",
    "Treat CCX as a practical entry point, not a hub."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "CCX",
  "icao": "SWKC",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -16.0436,
  "layover_planner_info": "New terminal facilities under development. C\u00e1ceres city center is a 10-15 minute drive for hotels and dining.",
  "longitude": -57.629902,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 30,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 45,
  "mct_interline": 75,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_international_to_international": 60,
  "missed_connection_help": "N/A - General Aviation only. Contact your charter provider or the airport administration for assistance.",
  "name": "C\u00e1ceres Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "CGB",
      "name": "Marechal Rondon International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "TGQ",
      "name": "Tangar\u00e1 da Serra Airport"
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  "terminal_info": "C\u00e1ceres 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 C\u00e1ceres 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.\n\nThe 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 A\u00e9reas.\n\nCurrently, C\u00e1ceres 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 Cuiab\u00e1, the modernization of CCX positions it to become a primary node for regional connectivity in the western part of the state.",
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