Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport Guide

IATA CXJICAO SBCXCaxias Do SulUpdated 2026-10-16

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Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport (ICAO: SBCX) serves Caxias do Sul, the main city of the Serra Gaúcha in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It was formerly known as Campo dos Bugres Airport. The airport sits at an elevation of 754 metres and lies about 8 km from downtown. The Caxias do Sul Aeroclube was founded in February 1941, and the field was commissioned the following month.

There is one asphalt runway, designated 15/33, 1,670 metres long. The runway was recovered in a partnership with the state government, and PAPI lights now mark both thresholds. Ahead of the 2026 handover to Infraero, the aviation authority ANAC limited the airport to 42 weekly movements because of infrastructure restrictions. Infraero has announced a R$ 23 million package to recover the runway strip, improve lighting and signage, and rebuild protective barriers.

All scheduled flights are domestic, to São Paulo and Campinas. The airport handled a record 449,388 passengers in 2024, when floods closed Porto Alegre's Salgado Filho airport and traffic moved to Caxias do Sul. Infraero took over operation from the municipality in 2026, after the city had run the airport since 2022.

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Key facts

Size: 449K passengers (2024)1 runwayopened 1941
Location: -29.197, -51.188
Operator: Infraero
Links: Wikipedia ↗

Terminals

1 terminal

Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport has 1 passenger terminal — Passenger Terminal, handling domestic flights for around 3 airlines. Check which terminal your airline uses before you travel, as check-in, security and boarding points differ between them, and moving from one to another can take time.

Passenger TerminalDomestic
Azul, GOL, LATAM

Nearby cities

1 city

Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport is closest to Caxias do Sul (8 km north). With 1 town or city within reach, it is a practical gateway for the wider region. Distances shown are straight-line from the airport, so allow extra time for road transfers, traffic and parking.

Caxias do Sul8 km north

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the airport codes for Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport?

Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport uses the following codes: IATA: CXJ, ICAO: SBCX, Local: RS0007. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.

Where is Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport located?

Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport is located in Caxias Do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The airport coordinates are -29.1972°, -51.1876°.

What services are available at Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport?

Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport offers: 2 car rental companies, 4 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.

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