AirlinesAirports.com
Travel planning byTravelerPulse.pro
Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport Coastal & Island Airport illustrationCoastal & Island Airport
Airports
CXJmedium airport

Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport

Caxias Do Sul, Brazil
Explore Caxias Do Sul city guide Navigate to this airport
3
Routes out
3
Destinations
SBCX
ICAO
2472 ft
Elevation
AirlinesAirports profile

Regional gateway serving Brazil's Serra Gaúcha wine country.

Opened
1974
Location
Caxias do Sul, Brazil
Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport (IATA: CXJ, ICAO: SBCX) serves Caxias do Sul, the second-largest city in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil. The airport is named after Hugo Cantergiani, a prominent local political figure, and functions as a key regional hub connecting the Serra Gaúcha region to major Brazilian cities. The airport primarily handles domestic routes, with connections to São Paulo and other major Brazilian centers. It serves a region known for its Italian immigrant heritage, wine production, and significant industrial and manufacturing activity, including the automotive and metal industries. In recent years, the airport has undergone infrastructure improvements to accommodate growing passenger demand from the economically active Caxias do Sul metropolitan area. Its elevation is notable, situated in the highlands of the Serra Gaúcha at approximately 760 meters above sea level.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling domestic flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Caxias do Sul city center is available via taxi, ride-hailing services, and limited bus connections.
Airlines here
LATAM Airlines and Azul Brazilian Airlines have operated routes through CXJ, connecting Caxias do Sul primarily to São Paulo's Congonhas and Guarulhos airports.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after Hugo Cantergiani, a former mayor of Caxias do Sul.
  • ›Located in the Serra Gaúcha highlands at approximately 760 meters elevation.
  • ›Caxias do Sul is one of Brazil's most important industrial cities, driving significant business travel demand.
  • ›The airport serves a region famous for Italian-Brazilian culture and wine production.
  • ›Runway length and highland location can present operational considerations for certain aircraft types.
Wikipedia
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.

Route map (3 destinations)

Leaflet © OpenStreetMap © CARTO

Routes

CXJ → CWBAD · AT7
CXJ → VCPAD · E95
CXJ → CGHG3 · 73G 738
Hotels near CXJ

Pick what matters for your layover or early flight, then compare on your favorite booking site.

Compare stays for your dates

AirlinesAirports may receive compensation when you book or purchase through some of the links on this page, at no additional cost to you. Prices and availability are set by the booking provider and may change. We never share your private trip details with partners — only the destination, dates and party size you searched.

City & Place Guide

Brazil's Italian heart, wine country, and highland mountain culture.

Caxias do Sul is a prosperous industrial and cultural city in the Serra Gaúcha highlands of Rio Grande do Sul, sitting roughly 130 km north of Porto Alegre at an elevation that keeps temperatures refreshingly cool year-round. Founded in 1875 by Italian immigrants, it retains a strong European character visible in its architecture, festivals, cuisine, and the widespread production of wine and sparkling grape juice.

The city is best known as the gateway to Brazil's most celebrated wine region, with dozens of wineries dotting the surrounding countryside. Its Festa da Uva, held every two years in February and March, is one of the largest Italian-heritage festivals in South America, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors with parades, folk dancing, and tastings.

  • •Festa da Uva — biennial grape harvest festival celebrating Italian immigrant culture.
  • •Museu Municipal — documents the Italian immigration history with artifacts and photos.
  • •Parque da Cidade — vast urban park ideal for walks, picnics, and family outings.
  • •Região Turística dos Vinhedos — scenic wine road lined with vineyards and tasting rooms.
  • •Igreja Nossa Senhora de Caravaggio — important pilgrimage church in a forested hillside setting.
  • •Pórtico da Cidade — iconic gateway monument marking the Italian heritage entrance to the city.

Getting around: Caxias do Sul has a reliable urban bus network connecting the city center with most neighborhoods, and taxis are plentiful at stands and by phone. Rideshare apps including Uber operate in the city. Renting a car is strongly recommended for exploring the surrounding wine country and rural attractions, as public transport to rural areas is limited.

Best time: Visit from February to March for the Festa da Uva, or during autumn (April–May) for harvest season colors and cooler, comfortable highland weather.

Local food: Try café colonial — an elaborate buffet of Italian-Brazilian breads, cheeses, salumi, polenta, and sweets — alongside locally produced sparkling wine and grape juice at area wineries.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

Passport, Visa & Immigration

Flying internationally via CXJ? Check entry, transit and customs requirements for Brazil from official government sources.

Brazil visa & entry information →Embassy & consulate finder →

Latest news

No recent news found.

Entity data from open aviation datasets (OurAirports, OpenFlights) with AI-assisted editorial clearly marked. Always confirm time-sensitive details with the official airport website. Sources & verification