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Airports / Brazil / VIX
Large airport · VIX
Eurico de Aguiar Salles International Airport.
Vitória, Brazil · 34 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
17,436 ratings
0
Operators based
34
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Vitória, BrazilELEV 34 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.6
Google rating
17,436
Google reviews
ratings on Google
34
Field elevation
feet above sea level
56
Nearest alternate
nm to LHN
Field standing
#15 / 134
Brazil airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 17436 Google ratings , ranked against 134 rated Brazil fields.
56 nm
To the nearest alternate
Linhares Municipal Airport (LHN).
Overview
Eurico de Aguiar Salles International Airport (SBVT / VIX) sits in Vitória, Brazil, where it functions as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 34 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list VIX as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Linhares Municipal Airport (LHN, 56 nm), Bartolomeu Lisandro Airport (CAW, 104 nm), and Coronel Altino Machado Airport (GVR, 126 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 6,752-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from VIX are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Goiabeiras Airport. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from VIX to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Smooth check in process even for international travelers.”
dilhan sunith5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Have some place for dining.bathrooms are clean.small shops are available there spacious airport.”
Robin Fernando5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Eurico de Aguiar Salles International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
SBVT
IATA
VIX
FAA / Local
ES0001
Elevation
34 ft
Coordinates
20.2580° S · 40.2850° 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 34 ft, VIX sits lower than 88% of the 138 Brazil fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 6,752 ft
- 02/206,752 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 06/245,742 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,752 ft
VIX's 6,752 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.
- 56nmLHNLinhares Municipal AirportLinhares
- 104nmCAWBartolomeu Lisandro AirportCampos dos Goytacazes
- 126nmGVRCoronel Altino Machado AirportGovernador Valadares
- 133nmIPNUsiminas AirportIpatinga
- 150nmMEAMacaé Benedito Lacerda AirportMacaé
- 167nmCRQCaravelas AirportCaravelas
Location
Open the full mapSBVT · Eurico de Aguiar Salles International Airport · Vitória, Brazil
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from VIX on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 3,617 nm | 8h 49m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,648 nm | 8h 53m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,123 nm | 9h 59m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,124 nm | 9h 59m |
| Boston (BED) | 4,139 nm | 10h 2m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,289 nm | 10h 22m |
| Houston (HOU) | 4,368 nm | 10h 33m |
| Austin (AUS) | 4,488 nm | 10h 50m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use VIX?
- Eurico de Aguiar Salles International Airport's longest paved runway is 6,752 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 VIX?
- Eurico de Aguiar Salles International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,752 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to VIX?
- The closest alternate is Linhares Municipal Airport (LHN), about 56 nm away, followed by Bartolomeu Lisandro Airport (CAW) at 104 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from VIX to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 8h 49m (3,617 nm), Palm Beach about 8h 53m (3,648 nm), Washington DC about 9h 59m (4,123 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.