Airports / Brazil / GVR
Coronel Altino Machado Airport.
Governador Valadares, Brazil · 561 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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509 ratings
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Operators based
561
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
45 nm
To the nearest alternate
Usiminas Airport (IPN).
Overview
Located in Governador Valadares, Brazil, Coronel Altino Machado Airport (SBGV / GVR) operates as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 561 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list GVR as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Usiminas Airport (IPN, 45 nm), Linhares Municipal Airport (LHN, 112 nm), and Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF, 121 nm). The field has a single 5,581-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
Trip costs from GVR are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Governador Valadares Airport. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from GVR to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
SBGV
IATA
GVR
FAA / Local
MG0032
Elevation
561 ft
Coordinates
18.8959° S · 41.9829° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Brazil fields
state range 8–4,138 ft
At 561 ft, GVR sits lower than 55% of the 138 Brazil fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,581 ft
- 07/255,581 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,581 ft
GVR's 5,581 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
- 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.
- 45nmIPNUsiminas AirportIpatinga
- 112nmLHNLinhares Municipal AirportLinhares
- 121nmCNFTancredo Neves International AirportBelo Horizonte
- 125nmPLUPampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade AirportBelo Horizonte
- 126nmVIXEurico de Aguiar Salles International AirportVitória
- 168nmMOCMário Ribeiro AirportMontes Claros
Location
Open the full mapSBGV · Coronel Altino Machado Airport · Governador Valadares, Brazil
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from GVR on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 3,492 nm | 8h 31m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,524 nm | 8h 36m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,004 nm | 9h 43m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,008 nm | 9h 43m |
| Boston (BED) | 4,026 nm | 9h 46m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,165 nm | 10h 5m |
| Houston (HOU) | 4,242 nm | 10h 16m |
| Austin (AUS) | 4,362 nm | 10h 33m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use GVR?
- Coronel Altino Machado Airport's longest paved runway is 5,581 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets. 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 GVR?
- Coronel Altino Machado Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,581 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to GVR?
- The closest alternate is Usiminas Airport (IPN), about 45 nm away, followed by Linhares Municipal Airport (LHN) at 112 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from GVR to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 8h 31m (3,492 nm), Palm Beach about 8h 36m (3,524 nm), Washington DC about 9h 43m (4,004 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.