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Barcelos Airport

Barcelos, Brazil

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Barcelos Airport

Barcelos, Brazil

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Remote Amazon gateway serving the municipality of Barcelos.

Location

Barcelos, Brazil

Barcelos Airport (IATA: BAZ, ICAO: SWBC) is a small regional airport serving the municipality of Barcelos in Amazonas state, Brazil. Located in the heart of the Amazon basin, it provides essential air connectivity to this otherwise isolated community on the Rio Negro river. The airport primarily handles light aircraft and small regional turboprop operations, serving as a lifeline for local residents, fishing tourists, and cargo transport. Given the lack of road infrastructure connecting Barcelos to major urban centers, air travel is one of the primary means of access to the region. Barcelosfamous as a destination for sport fishingdraws visitors from around the world, and the airport plays a key role in supporting this tourism industry as well as routine supply and administrative flights.

Terminals

The airport features a simple, small terminal facility typical of remote Amazonian regional airports with limited passenger amenities.

Getting to & from

Ground transport options from the airport into Barcelos town are limited, with local taxis and informal vehicles being the primary means of transfer.

Airlines here

Regional carriers operating small turboprop and piston aircraft serve Barcelos, with connections primarily to Manaus.

Notable facts

›Barcelos is known internationally as a premier destination for peacock bass sport fishing.
›The airport is located in Amazonas state, one of the most remote regions of Brazil.
›Road access to Barcelos from major cities is essentially nonexistent, making the airport critical infrastructure.
›The Rio Negro river also serves as a transport corridor supplementing air access.
›The airport runway is unpaved or lightly paved, accommodating only small regional aircraft.

Wikipedia

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Gateway to the Amazon's remote heartland along the Rio Negro

Barcelos Airport is a small regional airstrip serving the municipality of Barcelos in the state of Amazonas, Brazil, situated along the banks of the Rio Negro. It plays a vital logistical role connecting this remote Amazonian town — renowned for sport fishing and biodiversity — to Manaus and other regional hubs. The airport operates limited scheduled and charter services, reflecting the town's isolation and dependence on air transport for both passengers and supplies.

Terminals

Passenger Terminal — A single modest terminal building handling all arrivals, departures, and basic passenger processing for this remote regional airport.

Ground Transport

Taxi services available outside the terminal
Private vehicle transfers arranged through local hotels
Motorcycle taxis (mototaxi) common in town
River boat connections via the Rio Negro waterfront

Nearby Hotels

Hotel Barcelos Amazon
Pousada Rio Negro
Local guesthouses near the town centre

Dining

Dining options inside the airport are extremely limited or nonexistent, so travellers should eat before arriving. The town of Barcelos offers simple local restaurants serving Amazonian river fish dishes such as tucunaré and pirarucu. Street food and small family-run eateries near the waterfront are the best options for authentic regional cuisine.

Traveller Tips

Confirm your flight schedule well in advance as services to Barcelos are infrequent and subject to change.
Carry sufficient cash as ATM availability in Barcelos is very limited and cards may not be widely accepted.
Insect repellent is essential — the Amazonian environment means mosquitoes are present year-round.
Arrange hotel transfers or taxis ahead of arrival, as ground transport options at the airport are minimal.

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Airlines serving this airport

Air Paradise International

Azul

Routes

BAZ → MAOAD · AT4

Aircraft operating here

Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-3001 routes

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