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Lethem Airport

Lethem, Guyana

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Lethem Airport

Lethem, Guyana
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Guyana's southern gateway connecting the Rupununi savannah.

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Lethem, Guyana
Lethem Airport (IATA: LTM, ICAO: SYLT) is a small regional airport serving Lethem, a town in the Rupununi district of Region 9 (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) in southwestern Guyana. It sits near the Brazilian border, making it an important point of entry for cross-border travel between Guyana and the Brazilian state of Roraima. The airport primarily supports domestic flights connecting Lethem to Georgetown, the Guyanese capital, and plays a vital role in linking this remote savannah region to the rest of the country. Given the limited road infrastructure in the interior, air travel is often the most practical means of reaching Lethem from the coast. The facility is modest in size and infrastructure, handling light aircraft and small regional turboprop services. It serves ranching communities, indigenous villages, and tourism related to the Rupununi wetlands and Kanuku Mountains.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building with basic passenger facilities suited to its regional traffic volumes.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport into Lethem town is available via taxi and informal vehicle hire, with the town center located a short distance away.
Airlines here
Trans Guyana Airways and Dynamic Airways have historically operated services connecting Lethem to Georgetown's Cheddi Jagan International Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Lethem Airport is located near the Takutu River, which forms the border between Guyana and Brazil.
  • ›A bridge over the Takutu River connects Lethem to Bonfim, Brazil, facilitating cross-border trade and travel.
  • ›The airport serves as a key lifeline for remote Amerindian communities in the Rupununi savannah.
  • ›The Rupununi region's cattle ranching industry relies on the airport for transportation of personnel and supplies.
  • ›Limited road connectivity to the Guyanese coast makes air travel essential for the region.
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Gateway to Guyana's vast Rupununi savannah and southern borderlands

Lethem Airport is a small regional airstrip serving Lethem, a border town in the Rupununi region of southwestern Guyana, directly across the Takutu River from Bonfim, Brazil. It plays a vital role in connecting this remote savannah community to the capital Georgetown, given the absence of reliable road infrastructure through the interior. The airport supports light aircraft operations and serves as a lifeline for local residents, ranchers, and eco-tourists exploring the Rupununi wetlands and Kanuku Mountains.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single modest terminal building handling arrivals and departures for small domestic and charter aircraft.
Ground Transport
  • Taxis available outside the terminal for town transfers
  • Minibuses serving Lethem town centre and surrounding villages
  • 4WD vehicle hire through local operators for savannah travel
  • Cross-border bridge transfer to Bonfim, Brazil by road
Nearby Hotels
  • Savannah Inn Lethem
  • Takutu Hotel
  • Manari Ranch Guest House
Dining

The airport itself has minimal food and beverage facilities, so travellers should not rely on in-terminal dining. Lethem town offers a handful of small local restaurants and guesthouses serving Guyanese and Brazilian cuisine reflecting the border community's cultural mix. Stocking up on snacks before departure is advisable for onward travel into the interior.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your flight with your carrier the day before, as schedules can change due to weather or low passenger loads.
  • Carry cash in Guyanese dollars and Brazilian reais, as card payment facilities are very limited in Lethem.
  • If crossing into Brazil, ensure your travel documents and any required visas are in order before arrival.
  • Lightweight, breathable clothing and insect repellent are essential given the hot savannah climate and wildlife in the region.

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Lethem Airport is an airport serving Lethem, a town in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo region of Guyana. The airport has an 1,825-meter long, asphalt-surface runway.

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