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Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport

Cascavel, Brazil
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Gateway to western Paraná serving Cascavel and the region.

Location
Cascavel, Brazil
Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport, designated by IATA code CAC and ICAO code SBCA, is the main commercial airport serving Cascavel, a major city in the western part of the state of Paraná, Brazil. The airport plays an important role in connecting the region to larger Brazilian hubs, facilitating both business and leisure travel. The airport is named in honor of Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva, reflecting local historical significance. It is operated under Brazil's broader civil aviation infrastructure and has undergone improvements over the years to better serve the growing population and economic activity of the Cascavel metropolitan area. Cascavel is a significant agribusiness and industrial center in southern Brazil, and the airport supports connectivity for sectors such as agriculture, trade, and tourism in the wider western Paraná region.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling domestic flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation between the airport and central Cascavel is primarily served by taxis and private vehicles, with the airport located a short distance from the city center.
Airlines here
LATAM Airlines and Azul Brazilian Airlines have operated scheduled domestic services at Cascavel, connecting the city to major Brazilian hubs.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport is named after Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva, a locally significant historical figure.
  • ›Cascavel is one of the largest cities in western Paraná, making CAC an important regional airport.
  • ›The airport primarily handles domestic routes connecting to São Paulo and other Brazilian cities.
  • ›The region surrounding Cascavel is a major agribusiness hub, influencing the airport's commercial traffic.
  • ›IATA code CAC and ICAO code SBCA identify the airport in international aviation databases.
Wikipedia
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Route map (3 destinations)

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Routes

CAC → GRU2Z · AT7
CAC → VCPAD · AT7
CAC → CWBAD · AT7

Aircraft operating here

Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 723 routes
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City & Place Guide

Gateway to Paraná's western frontier, rich in culture and nature.

Cascavel is a dynamic mid-sized city in western Paraná state, roughly 500 km from Curitiba. Built on agricultural wealth—particularly soy and wheat—it has grown into a regional hub for commerce, education, and healthcare, with a clean, organized urban layout that surprises many first-time visitors.

Despite its inland location, Cascavel offers genuine cultural attractions, green parks, and easy access to the Itaipu Dam and Iguaçu Falls, making it a practical base for exploring some of Brazil's most iconic sights. The city's European immigrant heritage, especially German and Italian influences, shapes its architecture, festivals, and cuisine.

  • •Lago Municipal — scenic urban lake park ideal for walking and weekend leisure.
  • •Museu Municipal de Cascavel — local history and indigenous artifacts in a compact collection.
  • •Parque Ecológico Paulo Gorski — forested city park with trails and wildlife observation.
  • •Catedral Nossa Senhora Aparecida — striking modernist cathedral dominating the city center.
  • •Thermas de Cascavel — popular thermal water park perfect for family relaxation.
  • •Itaipu Dam — world-famous hydroelectric giant reachable in about 90 minutes by road.

Getting around: Cascavel has a reliable public bus network covering the urban area, with fares purchased onboard. Taxis operate throughout the city, and app-based rideshares such as Uber and 99 function well here. Car rental is widely available and strongly recommended for day trips to Itaipu or Foz do Iguaçu. There is no urban rail system.

Best time: April through September offers mild, dry weather ideal for sightseeing, with July being the most comfortable month.

Local food: Try traditional Paraná staples like barreado-influenced stews, homemade pasta reflecting Italian roots, churrasco at local steakhouses, and fresh trout from nearby river farms.

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

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