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RBR Plácido de Castro Airport

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Plácido de Castro Airport (RBR) serves Rio Branco. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATARBR
ICAOSBRB
Non-stop3
Airlines3
TimezoneAmerica/Rio Branco
Elevation193 m

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The airport in numbers

Plácido de Castro Airport — facts & history

We pulled Plácido de Castro Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 336,623 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 384,134 in 2015.

Opened
1999
27 years ago
Passengers / year
336,623
as of 2022
Peak traffic
384,134
in 2015
Elevation
193 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Infraero
Passengers per year, 2000–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Plácido de Castro Airport to Rio Branco

Train & bus: São Paulo (GRU): the Airport Bus Service and CPTM Line 13 (connecting). Rio (GIG): a BRT bus + metro.

Taxi & apps: A regulated metered taxi, or 99 / Uber (legal, cheap and safer in the big cities).

Tipping: Round up; ~10%.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from Plácido de Castro Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Rio Branco ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Plácido de Castro Airport

Non-stop flights to about 3 destinations, operated by 3 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Sky Express · Azul · TAM Brazilian Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Plácido de Castro Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Plácido de Castro Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Rio Branco shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Plácido de Castro Airport to the centre of Rio Branco?
São Paulo (GRU): the Airport Bus Service and CPTM Line 13 (connecting). Rio (GIG): a BRT bus + metro.
Can I use a ride app from Plácido de Castro Airport?
A regulated metered taxi, or 99 / Uber (legal, cheap and safer in the big cities).
What's the cheapest way from Plácido de Castro Airport to Rio Branco?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. São Paulo (GRU): the Airport Bus Service and CPTM Line 13 (connecting). Rio (GIG): a BRT bus + metro.
Can I get from Plácido de Castro Airport into town without a car?
Yes. São Paulo (GRU): the Airport Bus Service and CPTM Line 13 (connecting). Rio (GIG): a BRT bus + metro. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Plácido de Castro Airport?
About 3 destinations, including Porto Velho, Brasilia, Cruzeiro do Sul. 3 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Plácido de Castro Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Plácido de Castro Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Plácido de Castro Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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