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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Brazil",
    "addressLocality": "Sorocaba"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "General aviation"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@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": "120 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Sorocaba",
  "code": "SOD",
  "connection_tips": "Sorocaba Airport is mainly for executive and general aviation, not scheduled airline travel. At street level, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into Sorocaba rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are Sao Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport, S\u00e3o Paulo Catarina Executive Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by General aviation, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Sorocaba's time-saving link to the rest of Brazil.\n\nIf you are flying privately, arrange your handling, rental car, and local pickup directly with your FBO or operator before arrival. For a clean handoff, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into Sorocaba rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are Sao Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport, S\u00e3o Paulo Catarina Executive Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by General aviation, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Sorocaba's time-saving link to the rest of Brazil.\n\nFor regular commercial trips into the region, Sao Paulo's larger airports are usually the better choice. For a same-day backup, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into Sorocaba rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are Sao Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport, S\u00e3o Paulo Catarina Executive Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by General aviation, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Sorocaba's time-saving link to the rest of Brazil.",
  "country": "Brazil",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=BRL",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Sorocaba is mainly a business-aviation gateway for the city's industrial districts.",
    "Arrange car delivery or pickup in advance; the executive side is not built for walk-up demand.",
    "The airport sits close to Sorocaba's main hotel and business areas.",
    "Check directly with your FBO for hangar, fuel, and handling availability before arrival.",
    "Sorocaba is valuable for executive access, not for anyone expecting a normal airline terminal."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Sorocaba+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "has_commercial_service": true,
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=BRL",
  "iataCode": "SOD",
  "icao": "SDCO",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "July 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -23.478001,
  "layover_planner_info": "Sorocaba Airport (SOD) works best for straightforward domestic turns, not for building aggressive connection margins around multiple separate tickets. Use this page's published MCTs as the floor: 30 minutes for domestic transfers, 120 minutes when interline support is available. For longer stops in Sorocaba, assume terminal amenities may be secondary to the surrounding landside area, and keep backup routing through Sao Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and S\u00e3o Paulo Catarina Executive Airport (JHF) in mind if the day starts to slip.",
  "longitude": -47.490002,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 30,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 75,
  "missed_connection_help": "If you miss a connection at Sorocaba Airport (SOD), start with the operating airline or transfer desk before leaving the secure area, especially if bags are checked through or your itinerary relies on interline handling. This airport publishes a 120-minute interline buffer, so ask staff to confirm whether onward sectors and baggage can be protected on the same journey before you commit to a new ticket. If same-day recovery fails, compare rebooking options via Sao Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and S\u00e3o Paulo Catarina Executive Airport (JHF).",
  "name": "Sorocaba Airport",
  "noindex": false,
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "GRU",
      "name": "Sao Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "JHF",
      "name": "S\u00e3o Paulo Catarina Executive Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Sorocaba Airport is an important executive and general aviation field in Sao Paulo state rather than a normal scheduled-airline airport. It is closely tied to business aviation, aircraft maintenance, and private operations serving Sorocaba's industrial economy.\n\nTravelers using SOD should expect a private-aviation style workflow, with FBO coordination and ground transport arranged directly rather than large-terminal services. For ordinary commercial airline travel, Sao Paulo's major airports remain the practical gateways.\n\nSorocaba Airport's primary value lies in its strategic proximity to the city's key industrial and business districts, combined with its exceptionally strong executive aviation infrastructure. It serves as a major hub for aircraft maintenance, featuring a significant Embraer Executive Jets Service Center and multiple specialized providers that support the region's high demand for corporate and private flight services.\n\nSorocaba Airport operates as a premier executive hub, where passenger services are delivered through a network of high-end Fixed-Base Operators (FBOs) rather than a traditional commercial terminal. These facilities offer private lounges, meeting rooms, and dedicated crew rest areas to support the rapid turnaround of corporate flights. The airport's role as a major maintenance center, hosting facilities for Embraer and other global aerospace leaders, ensures that technical support and specialized ground handling are always available for a wide range of private aircraft.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sorocaba_Airport"
}