FBOs at Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves SBCF CNF

Airport security

SBCF operates as a fully screened international facility with separate domestic and international terminal flows, dedicated departure security screening on the upper level, and passport control for international operations; ramp and airside access is controlled, with executive aviation handled through an FBO/GAT facility subject to separate access arrangements.

Customs, immigration and regulatory

• Hours: Airport of entry with customs available
• customs operations are H24 aligned with international flight schedules — overtime/CIQ after-hours arrangements should be confirmed directly with the airport operator or Brazilian Federal Revenue (Receita Federal) in advance No US pre-clearance
• Brazilian Receita Federal governs customs procedures
• international arrivals may be required to submit an electronic customs declaration (e-DBV)
• cargo customs clearance handled at dedicated facilities per Brazilian regulations

Ground corridor

• Ground transport risk in Belo Horizonte is primarily characterised by opportunistic street crime — robbery, theft, and express kidnapping — which the US State Department and OSAC assess at HIGH threat for crime in this city specifically
• the airport corridor (Rodovia LMG-800) is a suburban highway with no specific active conflict, but vigilance is warranted particularly at night and in lower-visibility urban transit areas. Pre-booked, vetted transport from the arrivals hall is strongly advised over flagging vehicles at the kerbside
• prepaid vehicle counters are available inside the arrivals hall and are the recommended option for unfamiliar travellers. Ground support teams and professional drivers familiar with the route between Confins and central Belo Horizonte (approximately 38–41 km, 45–90 minutes depending on traffic) are recommended for corporate and high-value personnel movements
• no active movement restrictions, armed conflict zones, or comprehensive embargoes apply to Brazil.

City threat summary

Brazil remains under a U.S. State Department Level 2 advisory — Exercise Increased Caution — driven by pervasive violent crime and kidnapping risk across urban areas, with the UK FCDO advising against all but essential travel to defined river areas in western Amazonas State.

The country is in an active electoral period, with a presidential runoff between incumbent President Lula and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro scheduled for October 25, 2026, introducing heightened political tension and a non-trivial risk of localized civil unrest.

Organized criminal groups, including the PCC and Comando Vermelho — both newly designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations by the U.S. State Department in mid-2026 — operate extensively and contribute to an elevated baseline threat environment.

Country overview

Brazil remains under a U.S. State Department Level 2 advisory — Exercise Increased Caution — driven by pervasive violent crime and kidnapping risk across urban areas, with the UK FCDO advising against all but essential travel to defined river areas in western Amazonas State.

The country is in an active electoral period, with a presidential runoff between incumbent President Lula and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro scheduled for October 25, 2026, introducing heightened political tension and a non-trivial risk of localized civil unrest.

Organized criminal groups, including the PCC and Comando Vermelho — both newly designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations by the U.S. State Department in mid-2026 — operate extensively and contribute to an elevated baseline threat environment.

Higher-risk locations nearby

• Belém SBBE CRITICAL
• Vila Bela da Santíssima Trindade SWVB CRITICAL
• Belo Horizonte SBCF ELEVATED
• Brasília SBBR ELEVATED
• Guarulhos SBGR ELEVATED
• Manaus SBEG ELEVATED
• Recife SBRF ELEVATED
• Rio de Janeiro SBRJ ELEVATED
• Salvador SBSV ELEVATED