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Ipiranga Airport

Santo Antônio do Içá, Brazil

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Ipiranga Airport

Santo Antônio do Içá, Brazil
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Remote Amazon gateway serving Santo Antônio do Içá.

Location
Santo Antônio do Içá, Brazil
Ipiranga Airport (IATA: IPG, ICAO: SWII) is a small regional airport located in Santo Antônio do Içá, a municipality in the Amazonas state of northwestern Brazil. The airport serves as a vital air link for this remote Amazonian community, which is situated along the Solimões River near the border with Colombia and Peru. Given its location in a region with limited road infrastructure, the airport plays a critical role in connecting local residents to larger urban centers such as Tabatinga and Manaus. Air transport is often the primary means of reaching the area for medical emergencies, commerce, and general travel. The facility is a basic general aviation airport with limited infrastructure, typical of small airports serving isolated communities in the Brazilian Amazon.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport into Santo Antônio do Içá town center is limited, with local vehicles and river access being the primary options.
Airlines here
The airport is served by small regional carriers operating propeller aircraft on routes connecting to nearby Amazonian towns and cities.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in the Amazonas state of northwestern Brazil, near the tri-border area of Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
  • ›River transport on the Solimões River complements air access to this remote community.
  • ›The airport serves a municipality with a population of only a few thousand people.
  • ›Limited road connections to surrounding areas make air travel essential for the region.
  • ›The facility handles light aircraft and small regional turboprop operations.
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Gateway to the deep Amazon basin along the Içá River

Ipiranga Airport serves Santo Antônio do Içá, a small municipality in the far northwest of Amazonas state, Brazil, situated along the Içá River near the Colombian border. The airport functions as a vital lifeline for a region where river and air transport are the primary means of access, connecting isolated communities to larger urban centers. Its role is primarily regional, supporting essential services, cargo, and occasional passenger flights to Tabatinga and Manaus.

Terminals
  • Passenger Terminal — A single small terminal building offering basic check-in, waiting, and arrival facilities for regional flights.
Ground Transport
  • Motorcycle taxis (mototaxis) available outside the terminal
  • Local taxi services to the town center
  • Private vehicle arrangements through local contacts
Nearby Hotels
  • Pousada local guesthouses in Santo Antônio do Içá town center
Dining

Dining options inside the airport are extremely limited or nonexistent given its small size. The town of Santo Antônio do Içá offers a handful of local restaurants and snack bars serving typical Amazonian dishes including fish-based meals and regional staples. Travellers are advised to carry provisions when passing through this remote airstrip.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your flight schedule in advance as services to this airport are infrequent and subject to change
  • Carry sufficient local currency as ATM access in Santo Antônio do Içá is very limited
  • River boats remain an important alternative transport option connecting the town to Tabatinga and other river communities
  • Bring insect repellent and be prepared for high humidity and heat typical of the Amazon region

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Ipiranga Airport is the airport serving Santo Antônio do Içá, Brazil.

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