Airports / Brazil / BVB
Atlas Brasil Cantanhede International Airport.
Boa Vista, Brazil · 276 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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1,985 ratings
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Operators based
276
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
63 nm
To the nearest alternate
Lethem Airport (LTM).
Overview
Atlas Brasil Cantanhede International Airport, listed as SBBV / BVB, is a large commercial airport in Boa Vista, Brazil. The airport sits 276 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into BVB for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Lethem Airport (LTM, 63 nm), Santa Elena de Uairén Airport (SNV, 106 nm), and Kaieteur Airport (KAI, 157 nm). With a single 8,858-foot paved runway, BVB can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from BVB depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Boa Vista International Airport. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Boa Vista.
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Field capability
ICAO
SBBV
IATA
BVB
FAA / Local
RR0001
Elevation
276 ft
Coordinates
2.8462° N · 60.6906° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Brazil fields
state range 8–4,138 ft
At 276 ft, BVB sits lower than 63% of the 138 Brazil fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,858 ft
- 8/268,858 ft × 148 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,858 ft
BVB's 8,858 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 63nmLTMLethem AirportLethem
- 106nmSNVSanta Elena de Uairén AirportSanta Elena de Uairén
- 157nmKAIKaieteur AirportKaieteur Falls
- 239nmEOREl Dorado AirportBolivar
- 241nmCAJCanaima AirportCanaima
- 263nmGEOCheddi Jagan International AirportGeorgetown
Location
Open the full mapSBBV · Atlas Brasil Cantanhede International Airport · Boa Vista, Brazil
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BVB on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 1,782 nm | 4h 33m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 1,815 nm | 4h 37m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 2,353 nm | 5h 52m |
| New York (TEB) | 2,394 nm | 5h 58m |
| Boston (BED) | 2,446 nm | 6h 5m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 2,463 nm | 6h 8m |
| Houston (HOU) | 2,542 nm | 6h 19m |
| Austin (AUS) | 2,665 nm | 6h 36m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BVB?
- Atlas Brasil Cantanhede International Airport's longest paved runway is 8,858 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at BVB?
- Atlas Brasil Cantanhede International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,858 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to BVB?
- The closest alternate is Lethem Airport (LTM), about 63 nm away, followed by Santa Elena de Uairén Airport (SNV) at 106 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BVB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 4h 33m (1,782 nm), Palm Beach about 4h 37m (1,815 nm), Washington DC about 5h 52m (2,353 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.