Airport
Cirilo Queiróz Airport (AMJ)
Cirilo Queiróz Airport serves Almenara and the surrounding Jequitinhonha Valley in northeastern Minas Gerais. Located about 2 km from the city centre, it is a compact regional gateway with road connections to nearby towns and onward travel toward Belo Horizonte.
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About Cirilo Queiróz Airport
Cirilo Queiróz Airport is a small public aerodrome serving Almenara and the Jequitinhonha Valley in northeastern Minas Gerais. It is located about 2 km northeast of the city centre, near the road to Mata Verde, and provides an air gateway for a region that includes around 20 municipalities.
The airport has a single asphalt runway of approximately 1,400 m, suitable for smaller regional aircraft, and operates under visual approach procedures. Its role is mainly regional, supporting general aviation, air taxi operations and emergency flights, with limited scheduled commercial activity.
Road transport from AMJ connects quickly to central Almenara and onward destinations across the Jequitinhonha Valley. The state capital, Belo Horizonte, and other larger cities are reached by road or through connecting services from bigger airports in Minas Gerais.
As a compact regional airport, Cirilo Queiróz offers a straightforward passenger experience with essential facilities and short distances, making it a practical entry point for visitors travelling to this part of Minas Gerais.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Cirilo Queiróz Airport operates from a single compact passenger terminal serving the Almenara area. Arrivals and departures are handled within one building, with no separate international or Schengen terminal zones.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Cirilo Queiróz Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Cirilo Queiróz Airport to hotels, the city centre and other locations in Almenara and the surrounding Jequitinhonha Valley.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business appointments or journeys around Almenara and nearby towns.
Car Rental
Rent a car at Cirilo Queiróz Airport for independent travel around Almenara and onward journeys through the Jequitinhonha Valley region.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Cirilo Queiróz Airport, Almenara, event venues and other destinations in the region.
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