Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport (IATA: POA, ICAO: SBPA) is the main commercial airport serving Porto Alegre, capital of the state of Rio Grande do Sul in southern Brazil. Named after Getúlio Vargas's aviation minister Salgado Filho, the airport has long been one of the busiest in Brazil, connecting the southern region to domestic hubs and international destinations. The airport suffered catastrophic damage in May 2024 when historic flooding across Rio Grande do Sul inundated its runways and terminal facilities, forcing an extended closure and major recovery operation. Prior to the floods, it handled millions of passengers annually and served as an important hub for domestic carriers including LATAM Airlines Brasil and Gol Linhas Aéreas. Recovery and reconstruction efforts began following the 2024 flood disaster, with Brazilian authorities and airport operator Fraport Brasil working to restore operations. The airport's resilience and rebuilding process became a significant story in Brazilian aviation and infrastructure news.