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Piolho Airport

Pacaraima, Brazil

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Piolho Airport

Pacaraima, Brazil
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Small Brazilian border airport serving Pacaraima and Roraima state.

Location
Pacaraima, Brazil
Piolho Airport (ICAO: SJML) is a small general aviation airfield located near Pacaraima, a municipality in the northern Brazilian state of Roraima, situated close to the Venezuelan border. The airport primarily serves light aircraft operations and supports regional connectivity in a remote area of the Amazon basin. Pacaraima is a key border crossing point between Brazil and Venezuela, giving the airfield strategic importance for the region. Due to its small size and limited infrastructure, the airport does not support scheduled commercial airline services and functions mainly for private, cargo, and occasional government or humanitarian flights.
Getting to & from
Ground access to Pacaraima town center is available via road, with the airport located in a remote border region connected by BR-174 highway.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airlines operate regular services at Piolho Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Located near the Brazil-Venezuela border in Roraima state.
  • ›Pacaraima is one of Brazil's northernmost municipalities.
  • ›The airport serves general aviation and light aircraft operations.
  • ›The region has seen increased humanitarian activity due to Venezuelan migration flows.
  • ›No IATA code has been assigned to this facility.
Wikipedia
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Gateway to Brazil's northern frontier where savanna meets the Venezuelan border

Piolho Airport serves Pacaraima, a small Brazilian municipality in Roraima state situated directly on the border with Venezuela at the Santa Elena de Uairén crossing. The airport supports regional connectivity in one of Brazil's most remote and sparsely populated areas, playing a role in humanitarian and logistical operations tied to cross-border activity. Its location on the Gran Sabana frontier makes it a strategic point for both civilian and government air movements in the far north.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A small single-building facility handling limited regional and general aviation traffic with basic passenger amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxis and informal car hire available near the terminal
  • Motorcycle taxis (mototaxis) common for short trips into Pacaraima town
  • Private vehicle pick-up arranged in advance
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Pacaraima
  • Pousada Fronteira
  • Guesthouses along BR-174 highway near the border crossing
Dining

Food options at and around Piolho Airport are extremely limited, with no formal airport restaurant. Travellers should plan to eat in Pacaraima town, where small local eateries and roadside stalls serve basic Brazilian fare including rice, beans, and grilled meats. The border town also has a handful of informal shops where snacks and drinks can be purchased.

Traveller Tips
  • Carry sufficient Brazilian reais as ATM availability in Pacaraima is very limited.
  • Cross-border travel to Venezuela requires proper documentation; verify entry requirements well in advance.
  • The area can be hot and humid; carry water and sun protection especially during the dry season.
  • Confirm flight schedules directly with operators as services are infrequent and subject to change.

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