VDC · SBVC · Glauber de Andrade Rocha Airport

Glauber de Andrade Rocha Airport (VDC)

Vitória da Conquista, Brazil · medium airport · -14.908° -40.915° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeVDC
ICAO CodeSBVC
Typemedium airport
NameGlauber de Andrade Rocha Airport
MunicipalityVitória da Conquista
CountryBrazil
ContinentSA
Latitude-14.908° S
Longitude-40.915° W
Elevation2940 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score500
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryBrazil
ISO Code
RegionVitória da Conquista
Continent CodeSA
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC-3
DST OffsetUTC-3
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: May – October
Dry season in most of South America
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Dry: May–OctWet: Nov–Apr

✈ Airlines Serving VDC

LA — LATAM AirlinesG3 — Gol AirlinesAR — Aerolíneas ArgentinasAV — Avianca

🌡 Climate — Tropical (14.9°S)

Jan
30°
22°
Feb
30°
22°
Mar
31°
22°
Apr
31°
23°
May
31°
23°
Jun
31°
23°
Jul
30°
22°
Aug
30°
22°
Sep
30°
22°
Oct
30°
22°
Nov
30°
22°
Dec
30°
22°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on tropical latitude zone

AI-Enhanced Insights

Glauber de Andrade Rocha Airport (VDC) serves Vitória da Conquista, the third-largest city in the state of Bahia, Brazil. The airport is named after the renowned Brazilian filmmaker Glauber Rocha, a pioneer of the Cinema Novo movement who was born in the region. It functions as a key regional hub connecting southwestern Bahia to major Brazilian cities.

💡 Local Tip
Visit the nearby Museu Regional de Vitória da Conquista or the Casa de Cultura Glauber Rocha to learn about the city's famous filmmaker namesake and the rich cultural heritage of southwestern Bahia.
🚖 Getting There

Taxis and ride-hailing apps (such as 99 and Uber) are the most reliable ways to reach the airport from central Vitória da Conquista. The airport has limited public bus service, so pre-arranging ground transport is recommended, especially for early morning departures.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What airlines operate at Glauber de Andrade Rocha Airport?
A: The airport is primarily served by domestic Brazilian carriers including GOL Linhas Aéreas and LATAM, with regular flights to São Paulo and Salvador.

Q: How far is the airport from Vitória da Conquista city center?
A: The airport is located approximately 7 km (about 4 miles) from the downtown area, typically a 15-20 minute drive depending on traffic.

Q: Does the airport operate 24 hours?
A: No, the airport operates during daylight and evening hours aligned with scheduled commercial flights. There are no overnight operations.

Q: Are there international flights from VDC?
A: No, VDC is a domestic-only airport. International travelers must connect through Salvador (SSA) or other major Brazilian hubs.

AI-generated content · Generated Jun 30, 2026 · MiniMax-M3

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