Marechal Rondon Airport (CGB)
Cuiabá, BR 🇧🇷 Medium Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
SBCY
IATA
CGB
Elevation
617 ft
Region
BR-MT
Local Time
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GPS Code: SBCY
Local Code: MT0001
Location: -15.6529° N, -56.116699° E
Continent: South America
Type: Medium Airport
What Travelers Say
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Online Reviews Summary
Recent traveler reviews for Marechal Rondon Airport (SBCY (CGB)) in Cuiabá, Brazil, indicate a mixed but generally improving sentiment. While some passengers appreciate the ongoing renovations and modern aspects, many highlight significant challenges, particularly for international visitors. The overall experience appears to be in transition as the airport undergoes upgrades.
What Travelers Love
- Renovated Terminal and Seating: The airport is undergoing renovations, and the updated sections are described as clean and well-organized with plenty of seating options.
- Electronic Charging Points: Travelers have noted the availability of electronic charging points at seating areas, which is a convenient feature.
- Efficient Security Systems: Some travelers reported polite and efficient security systems, making the process relatively simple once through the check-in gate.
- Accessibility: The airport is described as having easy access.
Common Complaints
- Unfriendly for International Travelers: A major complaint is the lack of English information and poor communication, with announcements primarily in Portuguese, making it difficult for non-Portuguese speakers to navigate.
- Limited Amenities and Crowding during Renovation: Passengers have criticized the limited amenities, describing the airport as hot and crowded due to ongoing construction, with some questioning the necessity and execution of the renovation.
- Deplaning on Tarmac: Some reviews mentioned the inconvenience of having to deplane directly onto the tarmac.
- Airline Communication Issues: Specific issues were reported with Azul Airlines, including flight cancellations without notification, lengthy connections, and refusal to refund price differences, alongside staff not speaking English or Spanish.
- High Food Court Prices: One review noted that the prices in the food court needed improvement.
Marechal Rondon Airport presents a picture of an airport actively undergoing modernization. While it offers a clean environment and good seating with charging points in its renovated areas, the experience is significantly hampered by challenges for international visitors and the disruptive nature of ongoing construction. Travelers should be prepared for potential language barriers and limited amenities, especially during peak times.
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Airport Routes
Marechal Rondon Airport (CGB) offers 17 flight routes operated by 4 airlines. Major carriers include Azul Brazilian Airlines, LATAM Brasil, GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes and others. Popular destinations from Cuiabá include São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l, Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek Int'l, Governador Jorge Teixeira de Oliveira Int'l, São Paulo-Congonhas and Barra do Garcas.
Route Network Map
Top Routes (by observations)
- São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l (GRU) 3
- Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek Int'l (BSB) 2
- Governador Jorge Teixeira de Oliveira Int'l (PVH) 2
- São Paulo-Congonhas (CGH) 2
- Barra do Garcas (BPG) 1
- Viracopos Int'l (VCP) 1
- Sao Jose do Rio Preto (SJP) 1
- Sinop (OPS) 1
- Sorriso (SMT) 1
- Aripuanã (AIR) 1
- Tancredo Neves Int'l (CNF) 1
- Rio de Janeiro/Galeao Intl (GIG) 1
Newly Discovered
- Tancredo Neves Int'l (CNF) new
- Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek Int'l (BSB) new
- Sorriso (SMT) new
- São Paulo-Congonhas (CGH) new
- Viracopos Int'l (VCP) new
- Sinop (OPS) new
- Rio de Janeiro/Galeao Intl (GIG) new
- São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l (GRU) new
- Governador Jorge Teixeira de Oliveira Int'l (PVH) new
- Aripuanã (AIR) new
- Sao Jose do Rio Preto (SJP) new
- Barra do Garcas (BPG) new
Popular Flight Routes
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Top Airlines
Operating at Marechal Rondon AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Azul Brazilian Airlines
AZU
/ AD
|
7 | 95 | 7 | Feb 1, 2026 |
LATAM Brasil
TAM
/ JJ
|
3 | 83 | 3 | Feb 1, 2026 |
GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes
GLO
/ G3
|
5 | 56 | 5 | Feb 1, 2026 |
|
Azul Conecta
ACN
/ 2F
|
2 | 11 | 2 | Jan 26, 2026 |
For Pilots
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
17/35 |
7546 ft | 148 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | CUIABA APP | 119.4 MHz |
| TWR | CUIABA TWR | 118.1 MHz |
Ground Transportation
Taxis
Taxis are readily available 24/7 outside the main arrivals terminal. Services are typically managed by a cooperative (Cooperporto), providing reliable transportation to Cuiabá, Várzea Grande, and other nearby destinations.
Rental Cars
Several major car rental companies, including Localiza, Movida, and Unidas, have service desks located directly inside the airport's arrivals hall, offering a convenient way to rent a vehicle upon arrival.
Public Transportation
Local city bus lines connect the airport to the main bus terminals in Várzea Grande and Cuiabá. Key routes include Line 007 (Aeroporto / T. André Maggi). This is the most economical option but may be less practical for those with heavy luggage.