Parafuri Airstrip
Alto Alegre, Brazil

Parafuri Airstrip
Remote airstrip serving indigenous communities in Roraima state.
- ›Located in or near the Yanomami indigenous territory in Roraima state.
- ›Primarily serves small general aviation and missionary aircraft.
- ›Has no scheduled commercial airline service.
- ›Access to the surrounding region is extremely limited without air transport.
- ›Registered under ICAO code SJMI in Brazilian aviation records.
Parafuri Airstrip is a small, remote airstrip located near Alto Alegre in the state of Roraima, Brazil, serving the indigenous Yanomami territory deep within the Amazon basin. It functions primarily as a lifeline for humanitarian missions, medical evacuations, and access for indigenous communities in one of the most isolated regions of South America. The airstrip plays a critical logistical role for NGOs, health workers, and government agencies operating in the region.
- Parafuri Airstrip Terminal — A basic airstrip facility with no formal passenger terminal, serving light aircraft on mission and humanitarian flights only.
- Foot paths and river canoes are the primary means of local transport
- Small chartered aircraft for onward access to nearby communities
There are no commercial dining facilities at or near Parafuri Airstrip. Travellers and mission workers must bring their own provisions, as the surrounding area consists entirely of indigenous territory and dense rainforest with no commercial infrastructure.
- Access to this airstrip is heavily restricted and requires prior authorization from Brazilian authorities, including FUNAI (indigenous affairs agency).
- Only light single-engine aircraft typically operate here; confirm aircraft weight limits before any mission flight.
- Carry all necessary medical supplies, food, and equipment as there are no commercial services in the area.
- Weather conditions in the Amazon can change rapidly; always coordinate closely with your pilot regarding departure windows.
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