General Canrobert Pereira da Costa Airport

Replacement and Urban/Military Encroachment. The primary reason for closure was the construction and opening of a new, more modern airport (SSUI) in a more suitable location. The General Canrobert Pereira da Costa Airport was situated directly within the urban area of Aquidauana and, more specifically, inside the perimeter of the 9th Combat Engineering Battalion military base. This location severely restricted any potential for expansion, created safety issues due to proximity to the city, and conflicted with the military's use of the land.

The site is now fully integrated into the grounds of the 9º Batalhão de Engenharia de Combate 'Carlos Camisão' (9th Combat Engineering Battalion). The physical runway is no longer maintained for aviation. Satellite imagery shows that the paved surface of the former runway is still visible but is now used by the military as a parade ground, a driving course for heavy vehicles, and for general training exercises. The area is an active military installation and is not accessible to the public.

Named after General Canrobert Pereira da Costa, a prominent Brazilian military officer and former Minister of War, the airport's history is intrinsically linked to the Brazilian Army. For many decades, it was the main air portal to Aquidauana and the surrounding Pantanal region. It primarily handled military air traffic for the 9th Combat Engineering Battalion, general aviation flights, air taxi services, and crucial aeromedical transport. It was a vital piece of infrastructure for connecting this relatively remote region before the construction of its replacement.

Zero. There are no plans or prospects to reopen this airport. The city and region are now served by the new Aeroporto de Aquidauana (SSUI), which has received subsequent investments for upgrades, including paving and night-operation capabilities. All future aviation development for the municipality is focused on the new, operational airport, rendering the old site's reopening unfeasible and unnecessary.