Coronel Altino Machado Airport (SBGV)
Medium airport · Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Coronel Altino Machado Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBGV |
| IATA | GVR |
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 18°53'45" W 41°58'58" -18.89588, -41.98287 |
| Location | Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 5,581 ft (1701 m) | 98 ft | ASPH | Yes |
Coronel Altino Machado Airport at a glance
Coronel Altino Machado Airport is a medium airport in Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil, known to airline systems as GVR. The field elevation of 561 ft (171 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBGV are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 07/25, offers 5,581 ft (1701 m) of asph surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBGV shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Coronel Altino Machado Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Usiminas Airport | SBIP | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Linhares Municipal Airport | SNLN | 207 km (112 NM) |
| Tancredo Neves International Airport | SBCF | 224 km (121 NM) |
| Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport | SBBH | 232 km (125 NM) |
| Eurico de Aguiar Salles International Airport | SBVT | 234 km (126 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Coronel Altino Machado Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 561 ft field elevation of Coronel Altino Machado Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 138 airports and airfields we list for Brazil — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Coronel Altino Machado Airport
What is the ICAO code of Coronel Altino Machado Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Coronel Altino Machado Airport is SBGV, and its IATA code is GVR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Coronel Altino Machado Airport above sea level?
Coronel Altino Machado Airport sits at an elevation of 561 feet (171 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Coronel Altino Machado Airport located?
The airport lies at -18.8959, -41.9829 — in Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Usiminas Airport, about 83 km away.
Does SBGV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBGV appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Coronel Altino Machado Airport?
Coronel Altino Machado Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 5,581 ft (1701 m) with a ASPH surface.