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    "addressCountry": "Brazil",
    "addressLocality": "Vit\u00f3ria da Conquista"
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  "city": "Vit\u00f3ria da Conquista",
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  "connection_tips": "Glauber de Andrade Rocha Airport opened July 25, 2019, serving Vit\u00f3ria da Conquista in interior Bahia's coffee region with 163 monthly flights operated primarily by Azul (11 weekly departures), LATAM, and GOL to three domestic destinations. Ground transportation from the airport located 18 kilometers from downtown includes affordable public buses taking 40-50 minutes for a few Brazilian Reals, while taxis and Uber services complete the journey in 20-30 minutes costing 40-60 BRL depending on traffic conditions.\n\nConnection times require 45-60 minutes for domestic transfers as the single 2,100-meter runway accommodates Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 aircraft, with modern terminal facilities including free Wi-Fi, charging stations, and caf\u00e9s serving locally-produced Brazilian coffee from the surrounding region. S\u00e3o Paulo Guarulhos dominates the route network with 16 weekly flights comprising 58% of all traffic, while Belo Horizonte and Salvador da Bahia provide additional connections to Brazil's major urban centers and international gateways.\n\nThe modern facility at 2,940 feet elevation in the Batalha Mountains offers cooler temperatures than coastal Bahia, earning the region recognition as 'Swiss Bahia' for its mild highland climate attractive to tourists seeking relief from tropical heat. The airport's strategic position on the main highway between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador provides excellent road connectivity for exploring Bahia's interior attractions, with car rental services available for tourists accessing coffee plantations and colonial architecture throughout the region.",
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    "Check transport options in advance as services may be limited.",
    "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": "VDC",
  "icao": "SBVC",
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  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -14.907778,
  "layover_planner_info": "Plan ahead; local amenities vary.",
  "longitude": -40.914722,
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  "name": "Glauber de Andrade Rocha Airport",
  "region": "Americas",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "BMS",
      "name": "S\u00f3crates Mariani Bittencourt Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "QIT",
      "name": "Itapetinga Airport"
    }
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  "terminal_info": "Glauber de Andrade Rocha Airport (VDC/SBVC) opened July 25, 2019, as the modern aviation gateway to Vit\u00f3ria da Conquista in Bahia's southwestern highlands, named for the acclaimed Brazilian film director born in this coffee-producing city affectionately known as 'Swiss Bahia' for its remarkably temperate climate at 2,940 feet elevation. Replacing the former Pedro Otac\u00edlio Figueiredo Airport that could only accommodate small ATR-72 aircraft, this strategically positioned facility along BR-116 highway now processes Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A320 operations serving Brazil's largest coffee-planted area in the Northeast region.\n\nThe modern terminal complex accommodates Azul's 11 weekly departures alongside LATAM and GOL operations totaling 163 monthly flights to three domestic destinations, with S\u00e3o Paulo Guarulhos dominating the route network through 16 weekly flights comprising 58% of all traffic. Terminal amenities include free Wi-Fi, charging stations, and caf\u00e9s serving locally-produced Arabica coffee from surrounding plantations where altitude between 900-1,100 meters and favorable soil conditions create some of Bahia's finest beans through both major operations like Caf\u00e9 Marat\u00e1 and small artisanal roasteries.\n\nOperational characteristics support the region's dual role as coffee commerce center and tourism destination where visitors seek relief from tropical heat through highland adventures at temperatures ranging from 17.8\u00b0C in July to 21.8\u00b0C in March\u2014dramatically cooler than coastal Bahia. The airport's position 18 kilometers from downtown enables efficient ground transportation via public buses (40-50 minutes) or taxis/Uber services (20-30 minutes), while strategic BR-116 location provides excellent connectivity for exploring interior Bahia's colonial architecture and agricultural attractions.\n\nStrategic importance extends beyond regional connectivity to anchoring southwestern Bahia's economic transformation where traditional coffee agriculture meets modern tourism infrastructure, facilitating access to medical services, commerce, and major businesses including Coca-Cola, Umbro, and local industries that attract continued investment. The airport exemplifies Brazil's interior development where aviation infrastructure enables highland coffee regions to maintain competitive market access while positioning 'Swiss Bahia' as a unique destination offering authentic Brazilian agricultural experiences in a climate that provides welcome respite from the nation's tropical intensity.",
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