Porto Alegre is the capital of the southernmost state in Brazil: Rio Grande do Sul. This Brazilian state borders the neighbouring countries of Uruguay and Argentina. Porto Alegre has two terminals (T1 and T2) and a runway of 3,200 metres. The cities of Porto Alegre (1.5 million inhabitants), Canoas, Gravataí, São Leopoldo and Novo Hamburgo are a short distance from the airport. Novotel Porto Alegre Airport and ibis Porto Alegre Aeroporto are two hotels within walking distance of Terminal 1. Like Fortaleza Airport, the airport is operated by Fraport Brasil.