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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Brazil",
    "addressLocality": "Campinas"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Azul",
    "TAP",
    "American Airlines"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "40 minutes"
    },
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "85 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "85 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "100 minutes"
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      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "135 minutes"
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  "city": "Campinas",
  "code": "VCP",
  "connection_tips": "Viracopos\u2013Campinas International Airport serves as Brazil's fourth-busiest airport and Azul Brazilian Airlines' primary hub, located 99 kilometers northwest of S\u00e3o Paulo with extensive domestic and international connections throughout South America, North America, and Europe. The single large terminal efficiently handles Azul's hub operations alongside TAP Air Portugal and American Airlines, with passport control queues forming during evening departure banks when multiple international flights depart simultaneously. Ground transportation includes the ViraCopos Connect bus service linking directly to S\u00e3o Paulo's Barra Funda Terminal every 30 minutes for R$25, while taxis and ride-sharing services provide door-to-door connectivity throughout the Campinas metropolitan area and greater S\u00e3o Paulo region.\n\nConnection times require careful planning as the airport's hub-and-spoke operations create concentrated arrival and departure banks, with most domestic connections requiring 60-90 minutes and international connections needing 120-180 minutes to accommodate immigration, customs, and security procedures. The facility's strategic location serves the economically vital S\u00e3o Paulo interior region including technology centers in Campinas, automotive manufacturing, and agricultural processing facilities throughout western S\u00e3o Paulo state. Weather patterns bring seasonal variations with summer afternoon thunderstorms from December through March potentially disrupting operations, while winter months offer more stable flying conditions with occasional morning fog.\n\nAzul's maintenance hub at VCP provides extensive aircraft servicing capabilities supporting the airline's fleet, making it a critical operational base for Latin America's largest airline by destinations served. Terminal amenities include Plaza Premium lounges, dining options, duty-free shopping, and conference facilities supporting business travel needs.",
  "country": "Brazil",
  "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/br.png",
  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=BRL",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Ground transport: Check bus links to S\u00e3o Paulo if connecting landside.",
    "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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  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
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  "iataCode": "VCP",
  "icao": "SBKP",
  "international": true,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -23.007,
  "layover_planner_info": "BRT/buses to Campinas/SP; lounges and cafes.",
  "longitude": -47.134,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 40,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 85,
  "mct_interline": 135,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 85,
  "mct_international_to_international": 100,
  "missed_connection_help": "Airline desks.",
  "name": "Viracopos\u2013Campinas International Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "AIF",
      "name": "Marcelo Pires Halzhausen Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "GRU",
      "name": "Guarulhos"
    },
    {
      "code": "AFL",
      "name": "Piloto Osvaldo Marques Dias Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "BJP",
      "name": "Estadual Arthur Siqueira Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "JHF",
      "name": "S\u00e3o Paulo Catarina Executive Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "SOD",
      "name": "Sorocaba Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Viracopos\u2013Campinas International Airport (VCP/SBKP) stands as Brazil's fourth-busiest passenger facility and Latin America's largest cargo hub, positioned 100 kilometers northwest of S\u00e3o Paulo as the strategic aviation gateway serving the economically vital interior region including Campinas technology centers, automotive manufacturing, and agricultural processing facilities. Operated by Aeroportos Brasil across 1,766 hectares, this world-class facility achieved recognition as Cargo Airport of the Year 2024 in Shanghai while serving 12.5 million annual passengers through Azul Brazilian Airlines' primary hub connecting over 70 domestic and international destinations.\n\nThe modern passenger terminal, expanded in 2014 to accommodate 25 million annual passengers, efficiently processes Azul's hub-and-spoke operations alongside TAP Air Portugal, American Airlines, and numerous cargo carriers through 24/7 operations supporting concentrated departure banks that create both operational efficiency and potential connection complexities. Terminal amenities include Plaza Premium lounges, extensive dining options, duty-free shopping, conference facilities, and the ViraCopos Connect bus service providing direct R$25 connections to S\u00e3o Paulo's Barra Funda Terminal every 30 minutes, seamlessly linking Brazil's interior with the metropolitan area.\n\nOperational characteristics center on the facility's dual role as passenger hub and cargo powerhouse, where the 646,000-square-foot cargo terminal processes approximately 40% of Brazil's air cargo imports while serving Atlas, Cargolux, Korean Air Cargo, Emirates, FedEx, UPS, Lufthansa, and LATAM Cargo through specialized facilities including 52,200 square feet each of animal cargo and refrigerated space. The single 3,240-meter runway supports round-the-clock operations across all aircraft types, while ongoing expansion plans will grow the logistics complex from 77,400 to 177,000 square meters including a new 10,000-square-meter courier cargo terminal.\n\nStrategic importance extends beyond regional connectivity to anchoring Brazil's cargo infrastructure as the second-busiest freight airport nationally, facilitating international trade while positioning Azul Airlines' network as Latin America's most comprehensive by destinations served. The airport exemplifies successful aviation development where passenger and cargo operations create synergistic growth, transforming Campinas from regional center to international aviation hub while supporting S\u00e3o Paulo interior's industrial expansion and Brazil's integration with global supply chains through world-class facilities that earned recognition among the world's top three cargo airports in its capacity category.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viracopos_International_Airport"
}