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  "address": {
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    "addressCountry": "Brazil",
    "addressLocality": "Santo \u00c2ngelo"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "No scheduled commercial service"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
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      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
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      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
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      "value": "120 minutes"
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  "city": "Santo \u00c2ngelo",
  "code": "GEL",
  "connection_tips": "Santo \u00c2ngelo Airport (GEL), also known as Sep\u00e9 Tiaraju Airport, is a significant regional facility in the northwestern part of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It serves as the primary gateway for travelers visiting the Jesuit-Guarani Missions, a UNESCO World Heritage site located in the nearby town of S\u00e3o Miguel das Miss\u00f5es. Scheduled commercial service is well-established, with carriers like Azul Brazilian Airlines and GOL operating regular flights to major hubs such as Porto Alegre (POA) and S\u00e3o Paulo (CGH/GRU). The airport is located about 8 kilometers from the Santo \u00c2ngelo city center. Upon arrival, ride-hailing applications like Uber and 99 are the most reliable and cost-effective ways to reach the city or your hotel.\n\nLocal taxis are also available outside the terminal, and it is advisable to confirm the fare before starting the journey. The terminal building is modern and efficient, having undergone recent upgrades to handle increased tourist traffic. Facilities include a comfortable waiting lounge, basic caf\u00e9 services, and a few small retail stalls. For domestic departures, arriving 90 minutes before your flight is typically sufficient to clear security and check-in.\n\nBecause the airport serves a major cultural tourism region, many hotels in S\u00e3o Miguel das Miss\u00f5es can arrange pre-booked private transfers directly from GEL, which is highly recommended for a seamless experience. The regional climate is characterized by hot summers and cool winters, with occasional heavy fog in the early mornings during the colder months (May to August). When connecting back to an international flight in S\u00e3o Paulo, always allow a minimum 4-hour buffer to account for the transit between terminals at GRU. The airport's location makes it an ideal starting point for exploring the rich historical and architectural heritage of southern Brazil.",
  "country": "Brazil",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Arrive 90 minutes early for Azul and GOL flights to Porto Alegre (POA) and S\u00e3o Paulo (CGH/GRU) hubs.",
    "Use Uber, 99, or taxis for the short trip into Santo Angelo.",
    "Leave a long buffer for international connections in Sao Paulo.",
    "Gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage Jesuit-Guarani Missions in nearby S\u00e3o Miguel das Miss\u00f5es.",
    "Morning fog can disrupt flights in the cooler months here."
  ],
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  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=BRL",
  "iataCode": "GEL",
  "icao": "SBNM",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -28.2817,
  "layover_planner_info": "Modern terminal with a comfortable boarding lounge, digital displays, and basic caf\u00e9 services. Expansion is planned for 2025-2026 to double capacity. Local buses to downtown are available.",
  "longitude": -54.169102,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 75,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 75,
  "mct_international_to_international": 90,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact Azul or GOL representatives for rebooking assistance on Porto Alegre and S\u00e3o Paulo routes. Local accommodation is available in Santo \u00c2ngelo city center.",
  "name": "Santo \u00c2ngelo Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "AAG",
      "name": "Avelino Vieira Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "HRZ",
      "name": "Horizontina Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "IJU",
      "name": "Jo\u00e3o Batista Bos Filho Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "SRA",
      "name": "Luis Alberto Lehr Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Santo \u00c2ngelo Airport (GEL), officially designated Sep\u00e9 Tiaraju Regional Airport, serves as the primary aviation gateway to Rio Grande do Sul's UNESCO World Heritage Jesuit Missions region. Located 8 kilometers from Santo \u00c2ngelo city center, the facility connects this important cultural tourism destination to major Brazilian hubs via Azul Brazilian Airlines and GOL services to Porto Alegre and S\u00e3o Paulo. The airport serves both regional business travel and international tourists visiting the historic Jesuit-Guarani Missions in nearby S\u00e3o Miguel das Miss\u00f5es.\n\nThe recently modernized terminal building features contemporary boarding lounges, digital information displays, and efficient check-in counters following substantial infrastructure upgrades replacing original facilities. Modern amenities include comfortable waiting areas, clean restrooms, on-site parking, and basic caf\u00e9 services, though limited retail options direct passengers to handle major shopping needs in Santo \u00c2ngelo. Planned expansions for 2025-2026 will nearly double terminal capacity to accommodate growing cultural tourism and regional business travel demands.\n\nGround transportation includes local bus connections to downtown Santo \u00c2ngelo and official taxis providing direct 12-minute transfers to the city center. Ride-sharing services like Uber and 99 operate reliably in the region, while many hotels in S\u00e3o Miguel das Miss\u00f5es arrange pre-booked private transfers directly from GEL for visitors to the Jesuit ruins. The single-terminal design eliminates transfer complications, with 90-minute early arrival recommended for domestic departures. Travelers should monitor potential heavy morning fog during cooler months (May-August) that occasionally affects southern Brazil flight schedules.",
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}