Afonso Pena International Airport - CWB
The bustling Curitiba capital in Brazil is home to the Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB), located just 19 kilometers away from the city center. The airport serves over 20,000 passengers, 210 flights, and over 81,000 kg of air cargo daily. As the capital of Brazil's Paraná region, Curitiba is a prime location for business and leisure, making it a perfect venue for events, conventions, and tours. The airport is named after the 6th Brazilian president.
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Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) was the project of a partnership between the Brazilian Air Force Ministry and United States Army during World War II. Primarily used for military functions, the airport sits on 45,000 square meters of land, with 14 jetways and 800 parking spaces. It features two asphalt runways, 7,267 feet long and 5,905 feet long, respectively. The airport also features a mall, a small museum, and a play center. It is the gateway to nearby cities such as Campina Grande Do Sul, Quatro Barras, Araucaria, and Colombo, among others.
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Mercure Curitiba Aeroporto is a 3-star accommodation located a mile away from the airport, which features stylish rooms, complimentary wireless internet connection, free parking and great services. Alternative accommodations located to a short drive away from the airport are the ibis Curitiba Aeroporto and the Bourbon Dom Ricardo Aeroporto Curitiba Business Hotel. Both offer shuttle services and free Wi-Fi.
