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The busiest airports in Latin America are predominantly located in Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico.

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Argentina

Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP)

Aeroparque Jorge Newbery

Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) is located just 2km north-west of downtown Buenos Aires.

The airport primarily serves domestic flights and some international routes within South America.

Ezeiza International Airport (EZE)

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini International Airport

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini International Airport, commonly known as Ezeiza International Airport (EZE), is the primary international airport serving Buenos Aires, Argentina.

The airport is located 22km south-southwest of downtown Buenos Aires, in the municipality of Ezeiza.

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Brazil

Aena Brasil manages 17 airports in Brazil, which are responsible for around 20% of national air traffic.

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Altamira Interstate Airport (ATM)
Campo Grande International Airport (CGR)
Conductor Wilson Fonseca - Santarém International Airport (STM)
Corumbá International Airport (CMG)
Deputy Freitas Nobre São Paulo - Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Gilberto Freyre Recife - Guararapes International Airport (REC)
Marabá Airport - João Correa da Rocha (MAB)
Mário de Almeida Franco - Uberaba Airport (UBA)
Mário Ribeiro - Montes Claros Airport (MOC)
Orlando Bezerra de Menezes - Juazeiro do Norte Airport (JDO)
Parauapebas - Carajás Airport (CKS)
Ponta Porã International Airport (PMG)
President Castro Pinto - João Pessoa International Airport (JPA)
President João Suassuna - Campina Grande Airport (CPV)
Santa Maria - Aracaju International Airport (AJU)
Uberlândia Airport – Lieutenant Colonel Aviator César Bombonato (UDI)
Zumbi dos Palmares - Maceió International Airport (MCZ)

Belo Horizonte

Belo Horizonte, the capital of Minas Gerais, is served by two main airports: Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) and Belo Horizonte-Pampulha Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU).

Tancredo Neves International Airport

Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) is the primary airport, located 38km from the city centre. It handles both international and domestic flights and is one of the busiest airports in Brazil.

Belo Horizonte-Pampulha Airport

Belo Horizonte-Pampulha Airport (PLU) is much closer to the city centre, at just 8 km away. However, it is primarily used for domestic flights; having been restricted to smaller aircraft due to congestion issues.

Brasília International Airport (BSB)

Brasília International Airport

Brasília - President Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (BSB), serves as the primary airport for Brazil's capital, Brasília.

It is located in the Lago Sul administrative region,11km from downtown Brasília.

Campo dos Amarais Airport (CPQ)

Campo dos Amarais Airport (CPQ), also known as Amarais Airport, is located in Campinas, a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.

The airport serves primarily small aircraft.

Rio de Janeiro Galeão International Airport (GIG)

Rio de Janeiro Galeão International Airport

Rio de Janeiro Galeão International Airport (GIG), is the primary international airport serving Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The airport is located on Governador Island, some 20km from downtown Rio de Janeiro.

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

Santos Dumont Airport

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is the second major airport serving Rio de Janeiro.

Named after the Brazilian aviation pioneer Alberto Santos Dumont, the airport is located just 1km from downtown Rio and caters to domestic flights.

São Paulo-Congonhas Airport (CGH)

São Paulo-Congonhas Airport

São Paulo-Congonhas Airport, officially known as Congonhas-Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH), is one of the four commercial airports serving São Paulo, Brazil.

The airport is located 8km from São Paulo's central business district and is particularly favoured for regional business traffic due to its proximity compared to the larger Guarulhos Airport.

São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)

São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport

Officially known as Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport, São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), is the primary international airport serving São Paulo, Brazil.

The largest airport in Brazil is located in Guarulhos, a municipality in the state of São Paulo.

Viracopos International Airport (VCP)

Viracopos International Airport

Viracopos International Airport (VCP), also known as Viracopos/Campinas International Airport, is located in Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.

The airport serves as a significant hub for both passenger and cargo flights, making it an essential part of Brazil's aviation infrastructure.

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Chile

Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)

Aeropuerto Nuevo Pudahuel

Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), commonly referred to as Santiago International Airport or Aeropuerto Nuevo Pudahuel, is the largest and busiest airport in Chile.

The airport is located in Pudahuel, 15km north-west of central Santiago.

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Colombia

El Dorado International Airport (BOG)

El Dorado International Airport

El Dorado International Airport (BOG) is the primary airport serving Bogotá, Colombia, and is located mainly in the Fontibón district.

The airport is a crucial hub for both passenger and cargo traffic in Latin America.

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The Transmilenio bus system connects the airport to the city, although it can be crowded.

Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)

Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport

Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) serves as the primary airport for Barranquilla, the capital of the Atlántico department in Colombia.

The airport is located in the suburban municipality of Soledad, 12km south-west of Barranquilla itself.

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Costa Rica

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)

Juan Santamaría International Airport

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) is the primary airport serving San José, the capital of Costa Rica.

Located in Alajuela Province, 20km north-west of downtown San José, the airport is named after Juan Santamaría, a national hero who died defending Costa Rica in 1856.

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Mexico

Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juárez (MEX)

Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juárez

Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juárez (MEX) is the primary international airport serving Mexico City.

The busiest airport in Mexico is also the most internationally connected airport in Latin America.

Cancún International Airport (CUN)

Cancún International Airport

Cancún International Airport (CUN) is the second busiest airport in Mexico and the largest in Latin America for international passengers.

It serves as a major gateway to the beautiful Riviera Maya and is crucial for tourism in the region.

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Panama

Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

Tocumen International Airport

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is the largest and busiest airport in Panama, serving as a major hub in Central America.

Located in Panama City, the airport plays a crucial role in connecting various destinations across the Americas and beyond.

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Peru

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)

Jorge Chávez International Airport

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) is the primary international airport serving Lima, the capital of Peru.

Located in Callao, the airport is 11km north-west of Lima's historic centre and 17km from the popular Miraflores beach district.

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N - O - P - Q - R - S - T - U - V - W - X - Y - Z

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