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Rio Grande Regional Airport (RIG)
Rio Grande Regional Airport (RIG) is a general aviation gateway serving Rio Grande, a port city in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. Compare transfer options from the airport to the city centre, Praia do Cassino, Pelotas and other nearby destinations.
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About Rio Grande Regional Airport
Rio Grande Regional Airport (RIG), also known as Gustavo Cramer Airport, is a general aviation airport serving Rio Grande, a port city in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. It is operated by DAP and located about 9 km from the city centre.
The airport has a single passenger terminal and an asphalt runway oriented 06/24, measuring 1,500 m in length. It does not currently handle scheduled airline services; operations focus on executive and general aviation traffic, along with occasional military flights.
Rio Grande is connected to the airport by road, and private transfers, taxis and rental cars provide onward travel to the city centre, the nearby Praia do Cassino beach area, Pelotas and other destinations in the region.
Although compact, the terminal offers basic passenger facilities, and improvements are being made to expand the pre-boarding area and accessibility as part of ongoing modernization work.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Rio Grande Regional Airport operates a single passenger terminal serving all arrivals and departures. The compact terminal handles general and executive aviation traffic, with no scheduled airline operations currently assigned.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Rio Grande Regional Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Rio Grande Regional Airport (RIG) to hotels, the city centre, Praia do Cassino and other destinations across the Rio Grande region.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport to business meetings, port facilities, events or other locations around Rio Grande.
Car Rental
Rent a car at Rio Grande Regional Airport for independent travel around Rio Grande, Pelotas and the coastal areas of southern Rio Grande do Sul.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Rio Grande Regional Airport, hotels, event venues and other destinations in the region.
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