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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Brazil",
    "addressLocality": "Po\u00e7os De Caldas"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Regional and charter carriers"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "30 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": "75 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Po\u00e7os De Caldas",
  "code": "POO",
  "connection_tips": "Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport (POO) serves the volcanic caldera city of Po\u00e7os de Caldas in southern Minas Gerais, Brazil. It primarily handles private general aviation, corporate charters, and regional business flights. There is currently NO regular scheduled commercial airline service The airfield is best used when the island pickup is already set, because the town itself is too small for last-minute transport improvisation.\n\nGround transport into the city center (approx. 8km away) is primarily via local taxis called from town or pre-arranged through your hotel. The trip takes about 15 minutes and costs roughly 40-60 BRL. Most travelers reach the region by road from S\u00e3o Paulo (approx With so few moving parts, the airport behaves more like a community landing strip than a passenger terminal.\n\n3-hour drive) or Campinas. If arriving by air, ensure you have coordinated your ground transport before departure. The facility is utilitarian with a single paved runway and basic waiting facilities. The area is a major hub for hydrothermal spas In practice, the airport is a short resort-town convenience, with the road into Poos de Caldas doing the rest of the work. A hotel transfer or taxi should already be set, because the caldera city only moves cleanly when the road plan is fixed.",
  "country": "Brazil",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=BRL",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "No commercial service; fly to Campinas (VCP) and drive 2.5 hours.",
    "Pre-arrange a local taxi pickup; none wait on-site at the rank.",
    "The airport is a gateway for the historic thermal spa hotels in town.",
    "Ideal for private pilots exploring the scenic Serra da Mantiqueira.",
    "Check for seasonal fog delays common in the high caldera plateau."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=POO+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=BRL",
  "iataCode": "POO",
  "icao": "SBPC",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -21.842529,
  "layover_planner_info": "Plan ahead for limited services and amenities.",
  "longitude": -46.569768,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 30,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 90,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 75,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact your airline for rebooking assistance.",
  "name": "Po\u00e7os de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "VCP",
      "name": "Viracopos International Airport (Campinas)"
    },
    {
      "code": "PPY",
      "name": "Pouso Alegre Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "PSW",
      "name": "Municipal Jos\u00e9 Figueiredo Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "QPS",
      "name": "Campo Fontenelle"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Po\u00e7os de Caldas Airport (POO), officially known as Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport, is a primary executive and general aviation facility serving the southern region of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The airport is noted for its unique 'Mexican-style' historic passenger terminal building, a well-preserved heritage site that covers approximately 120 square meters. It acts as a critical infrastructure link for the city's significant business and tourism sectors, situated approximately 5 miles (8 km) from the downtown area and serving as a key gateway for private jets and corporate charters.\n\nThe terminal infrastructure provides basic essential amenities for travelers and flight crews, including a functional waiting hall and administrative modules managed by Infraero. Travelers have access to a small landside snack bar offering local refreshments, alongside clean restroom facilities and a dedicated flight information station (EPTA) that provide meteorological and navigation data. While the facility currently lacks large-scale commercial retail, its compact and high-efficiency layout ensures exceptionally rapid processing for private aviation users transitioning to the city's famous thermal spas and resorts.\n\nOperationally, the airport is one of the highest in Brazil, situated at a significant elevation of 4,134 feet (1,260 meters) above sea level on a volcanic plateau. This high-altitude environment requires pilots to be mindful of density altitude and performance requirements for the 4,970-foot asphalt runway. Ground transportation to central Po\u00e7os de Caldas is well-supported by local taxi ranks situated directly outside the terminal exit, with the journey typically taking 15 minutes. As of early 2026, the facility is part of a major federal modernization plan designed to eventually restore regular scheduled commercial services to the region.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.worlddata.info/america/brazil/airports.php"
}