Airport
Pirapora Airport (PIV)
Pirapora Airport is a small regional gateway to the city of Pirapora and the northern Minas Gerais region of Brazil. Compare transfer options to central Pirapora, Buritizeiro, Várzea da Palma, and nearby destinations along the São Francisco River.
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About Pirapora Airport
Pirapora Airport is a small regional airport serving the city of Pirapora in northern Minas Gerais, Brazil, near the banks of the São Francisco River. It mainly handles general aviation, air taxi, business and private charter flights, supporting access to the surrounding northern Minas region.
The airport is located approximately 5 km from central Pirapora. It has a single paved asphalt runway (10/28) of about 1,480 meters and one modest passenger terminal building. Officially named Aeroporto José Raimundo Gitirana, the facility has been improved over time through Minas Gerais regional aviation programs, including runway and apron upgrades.
The airport is reached from the city by local taxi or pre-arranged private transfer, and road links such as BR-365 connect Pirapora with Belo Horizonte and Montes Claros. For scheduled commercial airline service, many travelers use Montes Claros Airport, around 138 km to the east.
Despite its compact size, the airport plays a practical role for regional business travel, private pilots and tourism along the São Francisco River, while the nearby city provides hotels, restaurants and onward services.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Pirapora Airport operates from a single, modest passenger terminal that handles domestic general aviation, air taxi and private charter traffic. The terminal is located approximately 5 km from central Pirapora.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Pirapora Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Pirapora Airport to hotels, riverside guesthouses and other locations in central Pirapora and the surrounding northern Minas Gerais area.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from Pirapora Airport, business meetings, events or trips around Pirapora and nearby towns such as Buritizeiro and Várzea da Palma.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Pirapora Airport for independent travel around Pirapora and onward journeys across northern Minas Gerais.
Bus & Group Transfers
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