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Crateús Airport

Crateús, Brazil

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Crateús Airport

Crateús, Brazil
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Regional airport serving the western interior of Ceará, Brazil.

Location
Crateús, Brazil
Crateús Airport (IATA: JCS, ICAO: SNWS) is a small regional airport located in Crateús, a municipality in the western part of the state of Ceará, in northeastern Brazil. It serves as a point of access for the surrounding sertão region, which is characterized by semi-arid climate and cattle-ranching economy. The airport handles limited scheduled and general aviation traffic, supporting connectivity for a city of roughly 80,000 inhabitants that is otherwise reliant on road transport. Its operations are modest in scale compared to the major hub at Fortaleza's Pinto Martins International Airport, which serves as the primary gateway for the state.
Terminals
The airport features a single small terminal building suited to low-volume regional passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground access to the city center of Crateús is primarily by road via taxi or private vehicle.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in the semi-arid sertão region of Ceará state in northeastern Brazil.
  • ›Serves a city of approximately 80,000 residents in western Ceará.
  • ›ICAO code SNWS and IATA code JCS identify the airport in aviation databases.
  • ›The airport supplements road transport as a key infrastructure asset for the region.
  • ›Fortaleza's Pinto Martins International Airport is the nearest major hub for international connections.
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Gateway to the semi-arid heartland of western Ceará, Brazil

Crateús Airport serves the municipality of Crateús in the western interior of Ceará state, Brazil. It functions as a regional facility connecting this sertão city to larger urban centers, supporting local commerce, agriculture, and access to public services. The airport reflects the modest but vital role of small regional airports in linking Brazil's interior communities to the national air network.

Terminals
  • Terminal de Passageiros — A single small passenger terminal handling regional arrivals and departures with basic check-in and waiting facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available outside the terminal
  • App-based ride-hailing services (where available locally)
  • Private car transfers arranged through local operators
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Iracema Crateús
  • Pousada do Sertão
  • Hotel Serra Grande Crateús
Dining

Dining options inside the airport terminal are minimal, typical of a small regional facility. The city of Crateús offers local restaurants serving traditional northeastern Brazilian cuisine including carne de sol, baião de dois, and tapioca. Visitors are advised to eat in town before or after their flight.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your flight schedule directly with the airline, as regional routes may operate on limited days.
  • Arrange ground transportation in advance, as taxis may not always be readily available upon arrival.
  • Carry cash, as card payment acceptance may be limited at smaller local establishments.
  • The regional climate is hot and semi-arid — stay hydrated and carry sun protection, especially during midday travel.

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Dr. Lúcio Lima Regional Airport, is the airport serving Crateús, Brazil.

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