[3] After the end of the war, the administration of the airport was transferred back to the Brazilian Government.

Following the crash of Air France Flight 447 on June 1, 2009, the airport became a base for search and rescue operations.

[5][6][7] Starting October 12, 2022, the operation of jet engine aircraft at the airport was indefinitely but temporarily suspended by the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil.

[12] Note: a: Flight operated with Voepass equipment on behalf of LATAM Brasil.

The airport is located 4 km (2.5 mi) from Vila dos Remédios, the administrative center of the island.