Campos–Bartolomeu Lysandro Airport- CAW-Bartolomeu Lisandro
Campos-Bartolomeu Lysandro Airport is one of the major airports operated by Infra Construtora e Serviços serving the areas of Campos, Brazil and its nearby metropolitan regions. CAW-Bartolomeu Lisandro Airport was named after Bartholomeu Lysandro de Albernaz, the man who initially owned the land was the airport was built. With a total area of more than 949,000 square meters, the airport opened its doors to the public in October 1952. It’s passenger terminal has a total area of 459 square meters and features an apron that can accommodate 6 aircrafts.
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Infraero initially operated the airport before it was transferred to the municipality in 2013. However, rights for the concession of the facility was won by Infra Construtora e Serviços in 2019, a 30-year contract to operate the facility. The airport is currently the home of Azul Brazilian Airlines with flights to Dumont and Rio de Janeiro-Santos. Situated 4.3 miles from the downtown of Campos dos Goytacazes, it features a single asphalt runway with an average of around 95,000 passenger traffic annually.
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Nearby CAW Airport hotels to keep you cozy as you enjoy the region include Palace Hotel Campos dos Goytacazes. This 3-star hotel is around 10-15 minutes away from the airport and located next to the beautiful Paraiba do Sul River. Alternative hotels include Ramada Hotel & Suites Campos Dos Goytacazes and Comfort Hotel Campos Dos Goytacazes, located less than 5 miles away from the airport.
Closest airports located near CAW include Cabo Frio International Airport and Macae Airport.