Viracopos Aims to Attract New Routes and Partnerships at Routes Americas 2026 in Rio

Viracopos International Airport in Campinas (SP), Brazil, has confirmed its participation in Routes Americas 2026, the largest civil aviation event in the Americas, taking place in Rio de Janeiro - Brazil, from March 3 to 5. The goal of concessionaire Aeroportos Brasil Viracopos, which operates the airport complex, is to present a special incentives package to secure new routes and partnerships.

Routes Americas 2026 will gather hundreds of organizations, including airlines, airports, tourism authorities, and industry and tourism partners. The event focuses on developing new air services and brings the industry together to plan, discuss, and negotiate both new and existing routes.

In addition to unveiling its special incentives package to attract new routes, Viracopos will present results from specific studies related to business development at the airport.

“We will meet with some of the world’s leading airlines to present our special incentive proposals and showcase everything we’ve achieved at Viracopos, along with our plans and projects to foster new business opportunities. We’ll share data and research that position us as one of Latin America’s top airports, according to industry professionals and passengers,” highlighted Maria Fan, Chief Commercial Office of Viracopos.

Incentive Program

Viracopos’ Incentive Program offers national or international airlines looking to establish new regular international routes to/from the airport a wide range of options aimed at developing and consolidating new connections.

Viracopos Airport will be represented at Routes Americas 2026 by Maria Fan; Sérgio Joau - Airline Business Manager, and Matheus Valinho - Senior Commercial Analyst, who already have meetings scheduled with industry companies. Joau and Valinho will also attend the IATA AirportIS Forum, taking place in Rio on March 2.

The IATA AirportIS Forum provides a unique opportunity for route development professionals to share insights on using passenger traffic intelligence. It serves as a strategic platform to explore best practices, support growth, and make informed decisions for airports and destinations worldwide.

About Routes Americas 2026

Routes Americas is regarded as the leading aviation event in the Americas, bringing together senior professionals from airlines, airports, and destinations. During the three-day event, participants will engage in face-to-face meetings, attend a comprehensive program of events, enjoy networking opportunities, and gain exclusive industry insights.

The event supports the development of recovery strategies, offers access to unique insights, and facilitates discussions on new market opportunities with decision-makers shaping the region’s aviation network - all under one roof in the only air service development forum uniting the Americas.

Location

Located in one of Brazil's most important technology hubs, the Campinas Metropolitan Region (RMC), Viracopos International Airport is just a 60-minute drive from the city of São Paulo. Surrounded by top universities, highways, and cutting-edge technology companies, Viracopos is one of the country’s most prominent passenger movement centers. In 2025 alone, 12.8 million passengers traveled through the airport.

Viracopos is also a major gateway for goods, strategically positioned near highways that streamline product distribution across São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Santos area, and other regions of Brazil.

Cargo Terminal Infrastructure

Viracopos’ Cargo Terminal (TECA) is one of Brazil's most important and busiest, ranking as the country's largest in terms of imported cargo. With a modern infrastructure for handling, storing, and clearing cargo, it processes about one-third of all air cargo arriving in Brazil.

The TECA covers a total area of 90,000 m², featuring advanced security monitoring systems, automated storage systems, live cargo facilities, and strategically positioned aircraft parking areas in front of the terminal.

The terminal also includes a Cold Chain segment with 3,100 m² of space, 11 cold chambers with antechambers to maintain precise temperatures, and a dedicated frozen chamber set at -18°C. Additionally, it offers 24/7 temperature monitoring and control.

Awards and Recognition

In June 2024, Viracopos was named Cargo Airport of the Year at the World Air Cargo Awards, a prestigious global logistics award held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre in China. Viracopos was the only Brazilian airport among the finalists and was awarded based on a voting process open exclusively to corporate email accounts.

Over the years, Viracopos’ Cargo Terminal has consistently been recognized with top industry awards. In 2020, it was ranked the 3rd Best Cargo Airport in the World (for airports handling up to 400,000 tons annually) at the Air Cargo Excellence Awards. In 2018, it earned the top honor as the Best Cargo Airport in the World in the same category.

Viracopos continues to solidify its reputation as a key player in Latin America and a benchmark in both passenger and cargo transportation.