RIO DE JANEIRO GALEA AIRPORT ASSISTANCE

History Rio de Janeiro/Galeao International Airport

On 10 May 1923, a School of Naval Aviation was established near Galeao beach on Governador Island.

On 22 May 1941, with the creation of the Brazilian Air Force Ministry, the school became the Galeao Air Force Base; a terminal and hangars were built and the runway extended. Those buildings still exist and Galeao Air Force Base is still active. When Brazil declared war against the Axis on 22 August 1942, the aerodrome began to be used intensely by the Allies for military operations related to the World War II.

Tribute to Tom Jobim at Rio de Janeiro International Airport.

At the end of the war, Santos Dumont Airport was unable to handle the increased tonnage of aircraft flying on international routes and number of passengers. For this reason, international flights were gradually moved to the site of the Air Force Base. The services were however precarious and a decision was made to build a brand new passenger terminal, opposite to the Air Force Base, across the runway.

On 1 February 1952, the new passenger terminal was opened and remained in use with enlargements until 1977. This terminal is used presently by passenger flights operated by the Brazilian Air Force. The cargo terminal is also located in the area and all-cargo aircraft usually park at its adjoining apron. The whole complex is now informally known as the "old Galeao".

By 1970, the airport was Brazil's major international and domestic air-hub. In that year, its administration was taken over by Infraero, an agency then recently created by the Brazilian government.

As proof of the airport's prestige, the Concorde made its scheduled maiden flight with Air France on 21 January 1976, flying from Paris–Charles de Gaulle to Galeao via Dakar. Those twice-weekly flights were discontinued in 1982. Furthermore, the 007 – James Bond production Moonraker (1979) shows the Concorde touching down at Galeao.

TRANSPORT Rio de Janeiro/Galeao International Airport

Take a look at the available transportation options in Galeao International Airport:

Bus: Public transportation is available at GIG Airport.

Taxi: Get within 35 minutes to downtown Rio de Janeiro by taxi.

BRT: BRT stands for a faster mean of transportation to the city centre.

Transfers: If you want private transportation, you can book a transfer.

Car Rental: To rent a car in Rio de Janeiro Airport is a good way to travel around. Check our search engine for further details!

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