Marambaia Airport
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Marambaia Airport
Military airstrip serving the restricted Marambaia Peninsula.
- ›Operated by the Brazilian Navy as part of the Marambaia Naval Training Center.
- ›Located on the restricted Ilha de Marambaia peninsula in Sepetiba Bay.
- ›Not open to commercial or civilian traffic.
- ›The surrounding Marambaia area contains significant Atlantic Forest and restinga ecosystems.
- ›Access to the peninsula is controlled by the Brazilian military.
Marambaia Airport is a small, restricted military airfield located on the Ilha de Marambaia, a protected peninsula in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The facility is operated by the Brazilian Navy and primarily serves military and official purposes, with very limited civilian access due to the restricted nature of the area. Its isolated setting amid Atlantic Forest and pristine beaches makes it one of Brazil's more unusual and secluded airfields.
- Military Terminal — A basic military-use facility serving official and naval operations with no public commercial terminal.
- Military-coordinated ground transport within the restricted base
- Boat access from mainland Itacuruçá for authorized personnel
- Hotel Elias (Itacuruçá)
- Pousada Pedra de Guaratiba (Guaratiba)
- Pousada Porto Imperial (Mangaratiba)
There are no public dining facilities at this restricted military airfield. Visitors and authorized personnel typically rely on military mess facilities or must arrange meals before arrival. The nearest civilian food options are found in the mainland towns of Itacuruçá and Guaratiba.
- Access to Marambaia and its airfield is strictly controlled by the Brazilian Navy — prior authorization is mandatory.
- The island is home to a traditional quilombola community; respect local customs and environmental protections.
- Boat connections from Itacuruçá are the primary means of reaching the peninsula for authorized visitors.
- Carry all required identification and military clearance documentation when approaching the restricted zone.
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