Palimiú Airport
Alto Alegre, Brazil

Palimiú Airport
Remote airstrip serving the Yanomami territory in Roraima.
- ›Located within or adjacent to the Yanomami Indigenous Territory in Roraima state.
- ›Primarily serves humanitarian, missionary, and government operations.
- ›No commercial scheduled passenger service is available.
- ›The airstrip supports medical evacuations for remote Yanomami communities.
- ›Road access to Palimiú does not exist; air and river are the only viable connections.
Palimiú Airport is a small regional airstrip serving the remote community of Palimiú near Alto Alegre in Roraima state, Brazil. Located within or adjacent to the Yanomami Indigenous Territory, it plays a critical role in connecting isolated communities to essential services and humanitarian support. The airport operates primarily for small aircraft supporting health missions, indigenous affairs, and occasional government operations.
- Main Airstrip Terminal — A basic single-facility terminal serving light aircraft with minimal passenger amenities.
- Limited local vehicle transport arranged by community or mission operators
- Boat access along nearby river routes for connecting villages
There are no formal dining facilities at or near Palimiú Airport. Travellers operating in this region are advised to bring their own provisions, as the area is extremely remote with no commercial food infrastructure nearby.
- Access to this area typically requires authorization due to its location within or near indigenous territory — confirm permits well in advance.
- Only small propeller aircraft regularly operate here; plan your route via Boa Vista for connections.
- Carry all necessary supplies including food, water, and medical items as no commercial services are available locally.
- Coordinate with FUNAI or relevant government agencies before visiting indigenous areas in this region.
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