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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Brazil",
    "addressLocality": "Gravata\u00ed"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Unknown"
  ],
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
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  "city": "Gravata\u00ed",
  "code": "GCV",
  "connection_tips": "Gravata\u00ed Airport (GCV) is a specialized regional facility serving the major industrial hub of Gravata\u00ed in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. While it handles private aviation and corporate charters, it does not currently host scheduled commercial airline services. For almost all travelers requiring commercial domestic or international connections, the primary gateway is Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) in the nearby state capital, Porto Alegre. POA is located approximately 25 kilometers to the southwest and is reachable in about 30 to 45 minutes by car via the BR-290 highway.\n\nFor those utilizing GCV for private transit, the airport is situated in a high-growth industrial corridor, home to large manufacturing plants like the General Motors complex. Ground transportation is best managed through pre-arranged private car services or reputable taxi companies based in Gravata\u00ed. While ride-sharing apps like Uber and 99 are active in the region, wait times at the airfield can be longer than in the center of Porto Alegre. The best time to visit for business or leisure is from March to November to avoid the peak heat and humidity of the southern Brazilian summer.\n\nThe airport terminal is basic and focused on functional industry needs. Visitors should handle any significant dining, banking, or retail requirements in the city of Gravata\u00ed or at the much larger Porto Alegre hub. The region is famous for its ga\u00facho culture and traditional food; while at GCV, you are in the heart of churrasco country, so be sure to explore the local steakhouses in the city center. When connecting to an international flight in Porto Alegre, always allow a generous buffer for the highway commute, as the BR-290 can experience significant congestion during peak business hours and Friday afternoons.",
  "country": "Brazil",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Use Porto Alegre's POA for airline service; GCV is mainly corporate.",
    "Pre-book cars or taxis, as app pickups can take longer here.",
    "Leave extra time on BR-290 when connecting through Porto Alegre.",
    "Explore local steakhouses in Gravata\u00ed city center for authentic ga\u00facho culture and churrasco.",
    "GCV mainly serves Gravatai's automotive and industrial corridor."
  ],
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  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
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  "iataCode": "GCV",
  "icao": "SGRA",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -14.11111777259393,
  "layover_planner_info": "Basic terminal with check-in counters and a centralized waiting hall for industrial personnel. Handle dining and banking in Gravata\u00ed city or larger Porto Alegre hub.",
  "longitude": -51.66995715459512,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 90,
  "missed_connection_help": "No commercial services available. Coordinate with corporate charter operators. Alternative connections via Porto Alegre (POA) 25km southwest.",
  "name": "Gravata\u00ed Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "AAG",
      "name": "Avelino Vieira Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "VLP",
      "name": "Vila Rica Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Gravata\u00ed Airport (GCV) serves as a specialized corporate aviation facility supporting Rio Grande do Sul's automotive manufacturing corridor, located 22 kilometers from Porto Alegre. The airport primarily handles business jets and charter flights serving the Automotive Industrial Complex of Gravata\u00ed, home to major manufacturing operations including General Motors and other multinational automotive companies. This industrial focus makes GCV a critical logistics hub for one of South America's most important automotive manufacturing centers.\n\nThe modest terminal building provides essential business aviation services with basic check-in facilities, a centralized waiting area, and administrative offices coordinating corporate flights. Designed for functional industrial use rather than passenger comfort, the facility lacks commercial retail, dining options, or luxury amenities, directing travelers to utilize services in nearby Gravata\u00ed or Porto Alegre. The streamlined design serves private pilots, automotive industry executives, and technical personnel requiring rapid access to manufacturing facilities.\n\nGround transportation connects efficiently to major highways linking Gravata\u00ed's industrial districts and Porto Alegre via BR-290. Private company shuttles and pre-arranged taxis provide primary transport, as no public bus or rail service reaches the terminal directly. Most passengers coordinate arrivals through automotive industry contacts or corporate travel departments. For commercial airline connections, travelers use Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) 25 kilometers away via a 30-45 minute highway journey, though traffic congestion during peak business hours requires generous connection buffers for international travel.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gravatai_Airport"
}