🚁 Rio to Open Brazil’s First Flying Car Airport in 2026
The future of air mobility has landed in Rio de Janeiro.
The city is set to host Brazil’s first airport for flying cars (eVTOLs) — an innovation that marks the beginning of a new era for sustainable and high-speed urban travel.
The project will be built at Jacarepaguá Airport, in Rio’s West Zone, through a partnership between Pax Aeroportos, the local operator, and Urban V, an international company that develops vertiport networks.
📍 Where Will the First Vertiport Be Built?
The Rio flying car airport will be Brazil’s first vertiport, marking a milestone in the country’s urban mobility history. Located at Jacarepaguá Airport, in Rio’s West Zone, the project will host electric flying vehicles known as eVTOLs, capable of vertical takeoff and landing.
This pioneering initiative places Rio de Janeiro ahead in the race for urban air mobility, attracting global investment and transforming the city into a hub of sustainability and innovation.
São Paulo is also part of the plan: Campo de Marte Airport, also managed by Pax Aeroportos, should receive a vertiport soon under the same initiative.
🔗 Learn more: Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide 2026
⚙️ How Will the Flying Car Airport Work?
Vertiports are small vertical airports designed for electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles (eVTOLs).
They’ll include charging stations, passenger terminals, automated air traffic systems, and connections with public transport such as metro and BRT lines.
According to Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC), these facilities must meet strict standards for:
- Flight safety and navigation control
- Accessibility and user experience
- Sustainability and smart city integration
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🌆 What It Means for Cariocas
Imagine flying from Barra da Tijuca to Galeão Airport in under 10 minutes — completely emission-free.
That’s the promise of the eVTOLs: quiet, electric, and sustainable mobility built for modern cities.
The benefits go beyond speed:
- Reduction of traffic congestion
- Attraction of green tech startups
- Creation of high-skilled jobs
- Global recognition for Rio as a smart tourism and innovation hub
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🧭 Practical Tips and Future Outlook
- The first public eVTOL flights are expected by 2027.
- Brazilian manufacturer Eve (by Embraer) is already testing prototype aircraft.
- Rio could soon become Latin America’s leading hub for urban air mobility.
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📊 “Is It Worth It?”
✅ Absolutely!
With the first vertiport opening in Jacarepaguá, Rio once again takes the lead as an innovation capital.
The combination of technology, sustainability, and tourism makes this project one of the most exciting steps toward the city’s urban future.
💬 Final Travel Tips
- Keep an eye on upcoming demo flights and open events in 2026.
- Explore nearby attractions like Parque Natural da Gávea and Barra Beach.
- Enjoy restaurants and cafes emerging around the new vertiport area.
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