Umberto Modiano Airport — Cabo Frio, Brazil

Umberto Modiano Airport serves Cabo Frio, a coastal city in Rio de Janeiro state known for its beaches along Brazil's southeastern coastline. The runway sits at a bare 10 feet of elevation, a single strip handling a mix of general aviation, charter, and seasonal passenger traffic. Coded BZC, the field gives visitors an alternative to driving from Rio de Janeiro city, which sits roughly two hours away by road. Cabo Frio's economy leans heavily on tourism, drawing visitors to its coastline during the Brazilian summer months, and BZC's traffic reflects that seasonal pattern. Flat, sandy coastal terrain typical of this stretch of Rio de Janeiro state explains the field's low elevation.