The runway sits atop a ridge with dropoffs on all sides. The terrain in all quadrants is hilly, with ridges and ravines.
The Chapecó VOR-DME (Ident: XPC) is located 32.7 nautical miles (61 km) west of the airport.[3]
The airport underwent major renovation in 2013.
Airlines and destinations
No scheduled flights operate at this airport.
Accidents and incidents
6 September 1961: Real Transportes Aéreos, a Douglas C-47-DL registration PP-AVL belonging to Aerovias Brasil, while on visual approach under adverse conditions to Concórdia crashed into a hill 1,500m short of the runway. Three crew members died.[4]
Access
The airport is located 6 km (4 mi) north from downtown Concórdia.