On 20 December 1955, the airport had its name changed for the first time: it became known as Dois de Julho International Airport, celebrating Bahia Independence Day.
Pada 20 Desember 1955, bandara ini mengalami pergantian nama pertamanya: bandara ini menjadi dikenal sebagai Bandar Udara Internasional Dois de Julho, untuk merayakan Hari Kemerdekaan Bahia.