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Socó Airport

Uiramutã, Brazil

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Socó Airport

Uiramutã, Brazil
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1690 ft
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Remote airstrip serving Brazil's northernmost frontier region.

Location
Uiramutã, Brazil
Socó Airport (ICAO: SJMW) is a small general aviation airstrip located near Uiramutã, a municipality in the far northern tip of Roraima state, Brazil. The area sits within the Raposa Serra do Sol indigenous territory, one of Brazil's largest demarcated indigenous lands, close to the borders with Guyana and Venezuela. The airport primarily serves light aircraft operations supporting local communities, government agencies, and logistical needs in this extremely remote and sparsely populated region. Scheduled commercial airline service is not operated from this facility.
Getting to & from
Ground access to Uiramutã is limited, relying on unpaved roads that can become impassable during the rainy season, making air access critical for the region.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in Roraima state, one of Brazil's least populated states.
  • ›Serves the municipality of Uiramutã near the Guyana and Venezuela borders.
  • ›Operates within or adjacent to the Raposa Serra do Sol indigenous territory.
  • ›Primarily supports light general aviation and government operations.
  • ›The surrounding region is characterized by tepui (tabletop mountain) landscapes.
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Gateway to the remote highlands where Brazil meets Venezuela and Guyana

Socó Airport is a small general aviation facility serving Uiramutã, a remote municipality in the far north of Roraima state, Brazil, near the borders with Venezuela and Guyana. Located within the Raposa Serra do Sol indigenous territory, the airport primarily supports local community access, government operations, and humanitarian flights to an otherwise difficult-to-reach region. Its role is critical for connectivity in an area where road infrastructure remains extremely limited.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A basic single-room facility handling light aircraft arrivals and departures with minimal passenger amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Private vehicle or local pickup truck hire
  • Informal community taxi services
Nearby Hotels
  • Local community guesthouses in Uiramutã
Dining

There are no formal dining facilities at the airport itself. Visitors will find a small number of local eateries and community-run food stalls in Uiramutã town offering basic Brazilian and regional Amazonian meals. Travellers are advised to bring provisions, especially for extended stays.

Traveller Tips
  • Carry cash as banking and ATM facilities are essentially unavailable in Uiramutã.
  • Access to the Raposa Serra do Sol indigenous territory may require a permit — confirm requirements with FUNAI before travelling.
  • Weather conditions in this highland region can change rapidly and may affect small aircraft schedules.
  • Fuel and supplies are scarce; pilots and travellers should plan logistics well in advance.

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