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| Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport | |
|---|---|
| Name | Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport |
| Nativename | Aeroporto de Vitória |
| Iata | VIX |
| Icao | SBVT |
| Type | Public |
| Owner | Société de Aéroportos |
| City-served | Vitória |
| Opened | 1940s |
| Elevation-f | 26 |
Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport is the primary civil aviation facility serving Vitória, the capital of Espírito Santo, Brazil. The airport links Vitória with major Brazilian hubs such as São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Belo Horizonte, and supports domestic connectivity to cities including Brasília and Salvador. Operated under concession arrangements influenced by Brazilian aviation policy, the airport integrates with regional infrastructure projects associated with the Port of Vitória and the Vitória Metropolitan Region.
The airport originated in the 1940s during the expansion of Brazilian civil aviation influenced by pioneers like Santos Dumont and institutions such as the Companhia do Metropolitano. Postwar growth accelerated under administrations connected to the Getúlio Vargas era and later federal initiatives from the Ministry of Aeronautics (Brazil), prompting runway extensions in the 1960s to accommodate aircraft types operated by carriers like Varig and Transbrasil. In the 1990s modernization aligned with programs promoted by the Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency and concession reforms echoing policies of Fernando Henrique Cardoso. More recent upgrades, tied to investments by concessionaires and influenced by events such as the 2014 FIFA World Cup planning across Brazil, delivered terminal expansions and navigational improvements compatible with aircraft from airlines including LATAM Brasil, Gol Linhas Aéreas, and Azul Brazilian Airlines.
The airport has a single asphalt runway (09/27) with precision approach lighting and instrument landing systems reflecting standards promulgated by International Civil Aviation Organization and International Air Transport Association. Passenger facilities include domestic departure lounges, security checkpoints compatible with protocols from International Air Transport Association and Brazilian Civil Aviation Regulation authorities, baggage handling systems used by airlines such as LATAM Brasil and Gol Linhas Aéreas, and general aviation aprons servicing operators linked to Helibras and regional air taxi services. Ground support equipment meets specifications favored by manufacturers like Embraer and Boeing, and cargo areas interface with logistics firms operating at the nearby Port of Vitória and distribution centers tied to the Southeastern Region of Brazil.
Scheduled carriers operating services include legacy and low-cost operators connecting to hubs such as São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport, Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport, and Confins International Airport (Belo Horizonte). Airlines offering routes to and from the airport have included LATAM Brasil, Gol Linhas Aéreas, Azul Brazilian Airlines, and regional operators that link to markets served by aircraft models from Embraer and Airbus fleets. Seasonal and charter services have been provided in partnership with tourism operators active in Vila Velha, Guarapari, and coastal destinations in Espírito Santo.
Passenger movements and aircraft operations have fluctuated in line with national trends recorded by Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency and economic cycles affecting the Southeast Region (Brazil). Annual passenger volumes have shown recovery following downturns associated with events that impacted aviation demand such as public health crises and economic contractions referenced in analyses by institutions like the Central Bank of Brazil and IBGE. Cargo throughput trends reflect integration with export and import flows through the Port of Vitória and agroindustrial supply chains connecting to states including Minas Gerais and Bahia.
Ground access includes links to the urban network of Vitória via Avenida do Contorno and connections to arterial highways such as the BR-101 and ES-060, with surface transport options including taxi services regulated by municipal authorities, app-based ride-hailing platforms tied to companies like Uber Technologies and local shuttles coordinated with tour operators in Guarapari. Parking facilities and intermodal transfer points support passengers connecting to ferry services operating between Vitória and Vitória Island or maritime routes serving the Ilha do Boi area and nearby coastal municipalities.
Operational safety history has included incidents investigated under protocols aligned with the Aeronautical Accidents Investigation and Prevention Center and reporting practices found in databases maintained by International Civil Aviation Organization and Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency. Notable occurrences involved aircraft types operated historically by carriers such as Varig and Transbrasil, prompting regulatory reviews and infrastructure adjustments consistent with recommendations from aviation authorities including the Ministry of Transport (Brazil) and safety bodies in the Southeast Region (Brazil).
Category:Airports in Espírito Santo Category:Buildings and structures in Vitória, Espírito Santo