Uraricoera Airport
Alto Alegre, Brazil
Uraricoera Airport
Remote airstrip serving the Uraricoera region of Roraima.
- ›Located in the state of Roraima, one of Brazil's most remote and sparsely populated states.
- ›Serves communities near the Uraricoera River in the Amazon basin.
- ›Primarily used for general aviation, missionary, and supply flights.
- ›The surrounding region includes significant indigenous territories.
- ›Road access to the area is extremely limited, making air transport essential.
Uraricoera Airport is a small general aviation facility serving Alto Alegre, a rural municipality in the northern Brazilian state of Roraima. Located in one of Brazil's most isolated regions near the Yanomami Indigenous Territory, the airport primarily supports local connectivity, humanitarian flights, and access to communities otherwise reachable only by river. It plays a quiet but essential role in linking the Amazon frontier with the broader national transport network.
- Main Terminal — A modest single-building facility handling light aircraft operations and limited passenger services for the Alto Alegre region.
- Private car or motorcycle taxi from Alto Alegre town center
- Local informal taxi services arranged through the municipality
- Personal vehicle — road access via BR-174 corridor
- Small guesthouses and pousadas in Alto Alegre town center
- Municipal lodging facilities for government and NGO travelers
There are no formal dining facilities at the airport itself. Visitors should expect to find simple local restaurants and snack bars in Alto Alegre town, offering typical Roraima cuisine including fish dishes, tapioca, and regional staples. Travelers are advised to carry food and water for longer stays in the region.
- Confirm all flights in advance as schedules are irregular and subject to weather and demand.
- Carry sufficient Brazilian reais in cash as ATM access in Alto Alegre is extremely limited.
- Entry into nearby Indigenous territories requires authorization from FUNAI — plan well ahead.
- Fuel, supplies, and connectivity are scarce; treat this as a remote frontier destination and prepare accordingly.
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