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Helmuth Baungarten Airport (LOI)
Helmuth Baungarten Airport is a small regional gateway serving Lontras and the Alto Vale do Itajaí region of Santa Catarina. Compare transfer options to Lontras, Rio do Sul, Ibirama, and nearby towns in the Itajaí Valley, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Helmuth Baungarten Airport
Helmuth Baungarten Airport is a small regional airport serving Lontras and the wider Alto Vale do Itajaí region in Santa Catarina, southern Brazil. It primarily handles general aviation and regional flights, and its development is managed jointly by the municipalities of Lontras and Rio do Sul.
The airport is located in the central area of Lontras, between the Bandeirantes and Jardim Primavera neighbourhoods, and lies about 13 km from Rio do Sul. Its paved runway is approximately 1,100 metres long, and planning is underway for a runway extension and a new passenger terminal to support larger regional operations.
Road access connects the airport to Lontras, Rio do Sul, Ibirama and other towns in the Itajaí Valley, with onward travel available by taxi, private transfer or rental car. Basic passenger facilities are available on site, while additional services can be found in the surrounding towns.
Terminal Overview
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Helmuth Baungarten Airport is a small regional airport with a single passenger and general aviation area serving Lontras and the Alto Vale do Itajaí region. There are no separate passenger terminal buildings, and a new passenger terminal is planned to support future regional services.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Helmuth Baungarten Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Helmuth Baungarten Airport to hotels, town centres and destinations across Lontras, Rio do Sul and the Alto Vale do Itajaí region.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, events or journeys around Lontras, Rio do Sul and nearby towns.
Car Rental
Rent a car at Helmuth Baungarten Airport for independent travel around the Itajaí Valley and onward journeys to Santa Catarina destinations.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Helmuth Baungarten Airport, hotels, event venues and towns across the region.
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