Viracopos/Campinas International Airport – CPQ Campinas
Viracopos/Campinas International Airport with CPQ code is located in Campinas, Brazil. Campinas is part of the state of Sao Paulo. In 1987, its current airport name became official. The airport is operated by Aeroportos Brasil Viracopos. Aside from CPQ, the airport is also using VCP. The airfield is part of a multi-airport system that includes Congonhas and Guarulhos. Viracopos is the first name of the airport and it was mainly used to transport cargo. In 1960, the runway was renovated to accommodate large aircraft. The airport started serving international and domestic flights in the same year.
Best Time to Visit
Viracopos/Campinas International Airport (CPQ) is one of the busiest airports in Brazil. It is serving a lost to 7 million passengers a year. The number of flights has increased ever since Azul Brazilian Airlines made the facility its main hub. The airport saw a major upgrade and renovation when the country hosts the 2014 Fifa World Cup. Franco da Rocha, Cotia and Guararema are the 3 of many cities being served by this airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The city where the airport lies has numerous hotels for any type of travelers. Golden Park Viracopos is just 2 miles away and it is perfect for those who are looking for a place for recreation. Hotel Villagio D’ Italia is 20-minutes away from the airport. It features an outdoor pool and a children’s playground. Ramada Campinas Viracopositalia is 5-minute away and also quite near the city center.
Campos-Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf (SJK) and Congonhas-São Paulo Airport (CGH) are two airports that are also nearby.
