Airport Codes
Total 1 airports of SBPV
Governador Jorge Teixeira de Oliveira International Airport (IATA: PVH, ICAO:SBPV) is located in the city of Porto Velho, Brazil. It is the primary international airport serving Porto Velho and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+55693219-7450
Airport Overview
Governador Jorge Teixeira de Oliveira International Airport (PVH; ICAO: SBPV), also known as Belmonte Airport, serves Porto Velho, the capital of Rondônia in northern Brazil. Located in the western Amazon region at UTC−04:00, it is a regional passenger airport with international status and facilities shared with the Porto Velho Air Force Base. For international freight forwarders, its principal role is to support Rondônia and nearby Amazon-region supply chains, while many international consignments require a domestic connection through a larger Brazilian gateway. Our service team treats it as a regional origin or destination point: cargo acceptance, customs availability, carrier routing and onward trucking must be confirmed for each shipment rather than inferred from the airport’s international designation.
| Official airport name | Governador Jorge Teixeira de Oliveira International Airport |
|---|---|
| Location | Porto Velho, Rondônia, Brazil |
| Airport identifiers | IATA: PVH | ICAO: SBPV |
| Coordinates | −8.7092896, −63.9023018 |
| Operator information | Airport operation is associated with Infraero and the Vinci Airports concession framework; current handling arrangements should be verified before booking. |
Key Highlights
Regional gateway
Useful for Porto Velho and Rondônia, but not a substitute for Brazil’s principal international cargo gateways.
International status requires verification
International designation does not by itself confirm regular international freighter operations, customs availability or a specific export lane.
Amazon-region logistics
Long distances, limited alternative transport options and weather exposure can make connection planning and contingency capacity important.
Civil-military operating environment
Shared facilities may influence access, photography, vehicle entry and handling coordination; follow airport and security instructions.
Cargo Facilities & Services
- Air cargo acceptance: Cargo handling is subject to the operating carrier, appointed ground handler, acceptance windows and aircraft capacity. Our service team confirms the responsible handler before issuing final routing.
- Customs and export controls: For international shipments, customs-supervised processing and export release depend on the applicable Brazilian authorities and the shipment’s customs regime. Local availability must be checked for the planned date.
- Temperature-sensitive freight: Cold-chain acceptance, cool-room access, monitoring and dry-ice handling are not assumed. Pharmaceutical, biological and perishable shipments require pre-alert and written confirmation of the complete handling chain.
- Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the operating airline, aircraft type, route and handler capability. Shipper’s Declaration, packing instructions, labels and emergency-contact information must be reviewed before tender.
- Storage and bonded handling: Storage duration, bonded status, segregation, screening and after-hours release vary by handler and shipment type. Our team verifies these conditions instead of promising facilities not stated in the booking confirmation.
Routes & Transit Times
- Domestic connection model: International cargo commonly requires routing through a suitable Brazilian gateway before or after the Porto Velho sector. The exact gateway, carrier combination and transfer responsibility depend on capacity and destination.
- Carrier selection: Passenger-belly, freighter or interline options may change by season, day of operation, aircraft assignment and commercial availability. Our service team obtains a live booking confirmation rather than relying on static route assumptions.
- Transit planning: Airport cut-off, connection protection, customs release, security screening, weather and road access can materially affect elapsed time. Quoted transit is therefore indicative until space and handling acceptance are confirmed.
- Alternative routing: For urgent or high-value cargo, compare a direct regional uplift with trucking to a larger Brazilian gateway. The best option depends on cargo value, delivery deadline, road conditions and customs strategy.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
Primary catchment
Porto Velho and the wider state of Rondônia form the core market, with possible links to remote Amazon communities subject to road, river and local delivery conditions.
Industrial and project supply
Machinery parts, electrical equipment, maintenance items, mining and agricultural inputs may require reliable regional uplift and careful final-mile coordination.
Consumer and commercial freight
General merchandise, spare parts, electronics, documents and time-sensitive business supplies are suitable for planned air freight when packaging and screening requirements are met.
Perishables and healthcare
Food, biological products and medical supplies require confirmed temperature control, packing compliance and a contingency plan for connection or delivery delays.
Operations & Compliance
- Cut-off control: The cargo acceptance cut-off is set by the airline and handler, not simply by the airport’s passenger schedule. Our team obtains the applicable cut-off, screening requirement and delivery point for each booking.
- Brazilian export documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, shipper and consignee details, transport instructions and the applicable electronic customs declaration must be consistent. Commodity classification and licensing should be settled before cargo handover.
- Special cargo: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, live animals, perishables and pharmaceuticals require advance approval. Do not tender such cargo until the operating carrier confirms acceptance and the required documents.
- Inspection and collection: Customs or security inspection can extend dwell time. Consignees should arrange an authorized representative, vehicle and delivery documents in advance; release timing remains subject to authorities and the handler.
Shipping Tips
- Send the commercial invoice, packing list, HS classification, dimensions, gross weight and cargo description to our service team before requesting space.
- For cargo connecting through another Brazilian gateway, request a complete routing plan showing the transfer point, customs responsibility, re-screening exposure and contingency option.
- Use robust, stackable packaging suitable for multiple handling stages. Mark pieces clearly and keep total weight, dimensions and piece count identical across all documents.
- For urgent, temperature-sensitive or high-value shipments, reserve earlier than the normal operational deadline and obtain written confirmation of special handling, monitoring and final-mile delivery arrangements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Data Sources & Provenance
Airport identifiers, official name, location, coordinates, time zone, operator context and military-sharing description are based on the supplied airport record. Operational statements are presented as professional planning guidance and are subject to carrier, handler, customs and security confirmation.
- Brazilian civil aviation regulatory and airport information: gov.br and anac.gov.br
- Brazilian airport infrastructure and operational references: infraero.gov.br
- Concession operator reference: vinci-airports.com
- International aviation coding and standards reference: iata.org and icao.int