Based on data from April 12, 2024, Brazil has thousands of certified aerodromes, which include facilities commonly known as airports, along with hundreds of helidecks and helipads open to the public.
According to information from the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil, as listed on Wikipedia's List of airports in Brazil, the numbers for various types of certified aviation facilities were as follows:
Aviation Facilities in Brazil (as of April 12, 2024)
| Facility Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Public Certified Aerodromes | 493 |
| Private Certified Aerodromes | 4,789 |
| Helidecks & Helipads Open to Public | 511 |
Certified aerodromes include facilities designed for the landing and takeoff of aircraft like airplanes, encompassing both major international hubs and smaller regional airfields. These are further categorized by their primary use:
- Public Certified Aerodromes: These are typically the larger airports used for commercial passenger and cargo flights, as well as general aviation, and are accessible to the public.
- Private Certified Aerodromes: These facilities are primarily for private use, often by companies, individuals, or specific organizations, and may not be open for general public access or commercial airline service.
While "airport" most commonly refers to public aerodromes, the term can sometimes be used more broadly. If we consider all certified aerodromes, both public and private, as facilities potentially referred to as "airports" or airfields for fixed-wing aircraft, the total number is the sum of these two categories:
493 (Public) + 4,789 (Private) = 5,282 certified aerodromes.
Additionally, Brazil has 511 helidecks and helipads that are open to the public, designed specifically for helicopter operations.
Therefore, based on the April 12, 2024 data provided by Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency, Brazil has 493 public certified aerodromes, 4,789 private certified aerodromes, and 511 helidecks & helipads open to the public.
