Santa Maria Airport – AJU Aracaju
Santa Maria Airport is situated just 12 kms from the main city center of Aracaju, Brazil. The airport with code AJU is also known as Sergipe Airport. Aracaju is the capital city of Sergipe which is located in the northeastern part of Brazil. This domestic airport is the only commercial airfield in the area. Its construction started in 1952 and it lasts for almost 5 years. Currently, the airport is under the management of ENAIRE which is the air navigation of Spain and Brazil. It is certified to control aerodrome including safety and maintenance of its facilities. The company can be able to handle the influx of Brazil tourists.
Best Time to Visit
The AJU-Santa Maria Airport has been operational since the 1950s. However, the official inauguration of the airport happened in 1958. After two years, the airport complex was renovated. It includes extending the runway and giving the terminal a facelift. In 1975, Infraeron become the main admin of the airport therefore investing on larger passenger terminal. However just this year, ENAIRE has won 30 years concession to be its admin. The best cities that surround the airport include Coroa Do Meio and Sao Jose.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Santa Maria Airport (AJU) is blessed with finest lodging just a few minutes away. Via Mar Praia Hotel is a 3-star hotel and just 3.5 km from the airport. It lets you discover the beauty of the town. Not from the airport is the Aracaju Praia Hotel, which is a 3-star hotel and just 2km away. You can also book a stay at the Celi Hotel, which is about 2.4 km from the terminal but closest to a lot of attractions in town.
