Desafios e possibilidades para a integração entre o Aeroporto Presidente Itamar franco e a Zona da Mata Mineira

Abstract

This study analyzes the limits and possibilities of the Zona da Mata Regional Airport (IZA) as a driver of economic development in the Zona da Mata region of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The research adopts a theoretical and empirical approach based on regional development and logistics theories, combining bibliographic review, case study, and the analysis of operational and socioeconomic data. It evaluates the airport’s infrastructure, its feasibility for cargo and passenger transport, and its integration with the region’s Dry Port. The study highlights the potential for integration with e-commerce and the importance of public policies to consolidate IZA as a logistics hub. Despite challenges such as poor road conditions, the airport presents favorable conditions to support regional economic dynamization. This research fills a gap in the literature on regional airports and offers insights for public managers and policymakers.