Integrators and scheduled freighter carriers make Viracopos (VCP) the busiest cargo gateway in Brazil, handling close to 40 percent of the country's air freight imports from a site about 100 km north of São Paulo. The 90,000-square-metre cargo terminal moves pharmaceuticals, electronics, machinery and agribusiness exports, with shipments rising to 93,320 tonnes on the export side in 2024. Customs clearance and bonded warehousing operate on-site, and the Anhanguera and Bandeirantes highways feed cargo into the industrial belt of Campinas, which generates over 80 percent of São Paulo state's GDP. The airport won Cargo Airport of the Year at the 2024 World Air Cargo Awards. A dedicated pharmaceutical cold-chain area underlines its specialisation in time- and temperature-sensitive freight. For freight forwarders, Viracopos is the default entry point for high-value imports into the Brazilian market.

Air Freight & Cargo

Airlines & Network

Stations

Avianca Cargo · QT Atlas Air · 5Y

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code of Viracopos International Airport?▼

The IATA code of Viracopos International Airport is VCP. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Viracopos International Airport located?▼

Viracopos International Airport is located in Campinas, BR.

What is the ICAO code of Viracopos International Airport?▼

The ICAO code of Viracopos International Airport is SBKP. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Viracopos International Airport?▼

Viracopos International Airport is at an elevation of 661 meters (2170 ft) above sea level.

Location & Weather

-23.00740, -47.13450

661 m ü. NN

Transit time routes from Campinas

Sao Paulo → Shanghai Sao Paulo → Shenzhen Sao Paulo → Guangzhou Sao Paulo → Hong Kong Sao Paulo → Tokyo Sao Paulo → Busan

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