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    "addressCountry": "Brazil",
    "addressLocality": "Porto Alegre"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
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  "city": "Porto Alegre",
  "code": "QNS",
  "connection_tips": "Canoas Air Force Base (QNS) is a major strategic installation for the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), located in the Porto Alegre metropolitan area. It is the primary home of the 1st/14th GAV 'Pampa' Squadron, which operates the F-5 Tiger II fighters, and the 5th ETA 'P\u00e9gaso' Squadron. Because it is a strictly controlled military base, it does not offer any of the traditional commercial passenger terminal luxuries like duty-free shopping, public lounges, or extensive retail zones. Any civilian or non-resident military visitors must have explicit prior permission (PPR) from the base command to land or enter.\n\nThe base is situated about 20 kilometers north of Porto Alegre city center and just 6 kilometers from the heart of Canoas. If you are authorized to visit, ground transportation is best handled by pre-arranged official vehicles or local taxis called to the main gate. The climate in Rio Grande do Sul is humid subtropical, which can bring persistent morning fog in the winter months from June to August and intense summer thunderstorms, both of which can lead to significant flight delays for the military transport and training flights that dominate the airfield.\n\nFor commercial travelers, the Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) is the primary gateway, located just 10 kilometers to the south. Always ensure your credentials and transportation are fully coordinated, as the base perimeter is heavily guarded and requires specific military authorization for all movements. The base also plays a critical role in regional disaster relief, as seen during major flooding events in the state, where it serves as the primary coordination center for humanitarian airlifts.",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Verify transport options ahead when connecting through Canoas Air Force Base.",
    "Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.",
    "Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.",
    "Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport.",
    "Download your airline's mobile app for updates at this airport."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "QNS",
  "icao": "SBCO",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -29.945928,
  "layover_planner_info": "Porto Alegre center is reachable by local transport.",
  "longitude": -51.144413,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Seek assistance at airline service desks for missed connections.",
  "name": "Canoas Air Force Base",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "GRU",
      "name": "S\u00e3o Paulo\u2013Guarulhos International"
    },
    {
      "code": "QGF",
      "name": "Montenegro Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "QHV",
      "name": "Novo Hamburgo Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Base A\u00e9rea de Canoas operates as a strategic Brazilian Air Force installation established on August 21, 1937, positioned 6 kilometers east of Canoas and 21 kilometers north of Porto Alegre in Rio Grande do Sul state. Originally housing the 3rd Army Aviation Regiment transferred from Santa Maria Air Force Base, this facility evolved into a cornerstone of Brazil's southern defense infrastructure following the creation of the Air Force Ministry in 1941.\n\nThe base hosts multiple elite squadrons including the 1st Squadron of the 14th Aviation Group (Pampa Squadron) operating F-5EM/F-5FM Tiger II fighters and AT-27 Tucano aircraft for attack and reconnaissance missions, complemented by the 5th Squadron of Air Transportation (P\u00e9gaso Squadron) utilizing C-95A Bandeirante, C-97 Bras\u00edlia, and C-98 Caravan aircraft for transport, logistics, and humanitarian operations across southern Brazil.\n\nMilitary terminal facilities support the 2nd Squadron of the 1st Communications and Control Group (Aranha Squadron) managing radar and air defense equipment, while the specialized Batalh\u00e3o de Infantaria de Aeron\u00e1utica Especial de Canoas provides comprehensive base security. Advanced maintenance hangars and operational buildings accommodate the diverse aircraft fleet while supporting Brazil's regional air defense architecture.\n\nThe facility plays crucial roles in emergency response operations, particularly flood relief efforts throughout Rio Grande do Sul, demonstrating its dual military-humanitarian mission. Terminal operations coordinate with Brazilian air traffic control through one of South America's busiest metropolitan airspace corridors, managing complex interactions between military training flights, transport operations, and civilian aviation serving the greater Porto Alegre region. Despite occasional community concerns about aircraft noise, the base maintains strong local support as a source of regional pride and vital national defense asset.",
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}