Bananeira Airport

Uiramutã, Brazil

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Bananeira Airport

Uiramutã, Brazil

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SJYP

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892 ft

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Remote airstrip serving the northernmost tip of Brazil.

Location

Uiramutã, Brazil

Bananeira Airport (ICAO: SJYP) is a small general aviation airstrip located near Uiramutã, a municipality in the far north of Roraima state, Brazil. The area sits close to the borders with Venezuela and Guyana, making it one of the most remote and geographically isolated communities in the country. The airstrip primarily serves light aircraft and is used to connect this isolated indigenous and frontier region with other parts of Roraima, as road infrastructure in the area is extremely limited. It does not hold an IATA code, reflecting its status as a non-commercial facility.

Notable facts

›Located in the municipality of Uiramutã, one of the most remote areas of Roraima state.
›Operates without an IATA code, indicating no scheduled commercial service.
›The surrounding region borders both Venezuela and Guyana.
›Primarily serves light general aviation and possibly government or humanitarian flights.
›Road access to Uiramutã is extremely limited, making air access critically important.

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A remote gateway into the heart of Roraima's northern frontier

Bananeira Airport serves the small municipality of Uiramutã in the far north of Roraima state, Brazil, near the borders with Venezuela and Guyana. It is a basic airstrip that supports light aircraft operations, primarily serving indigenous communities and logistical needs in this isolated region of the Amazon. The airport plays a critical role in connecting an otherwise roadless area to the rest of Brazil.

Terminals

General Aviation Terminal — A simple, small facility supporting light aircraft, charter flights, and local administrative operations.

Ground Transport

Informal local taxi or hired vehicle from Uiramutã town centre
Private car hire arranged through local contacts or municipal offices
Occasional community transport coordinated with FUNAI or local authorities

Nearby Hotels

Basic municipal guesthouses in Uiramutã
Community lodges in indigenous territories nearby

Dining

There are no formal dining facilities at the airport itself. The town of Uiramutã has a handful of small local restaurants and family-run establishments offering typical Brazilian and regional Amazonian cuisine. Travellers are advised to carry provisions, especially when visiting surrounding indigenous areas.

Traveller Tips

Access to indigenous territories in the Raposa Serra do Sol area requires a FUNAI permit — arrange well in advance.
Flights to and from Uiramutã are infrequent and weather-dependent; always confirm your flight the day before.
Carry sufficient Brazilian reais in cash, as there are no ATMs in Uiramutã.
The region is at high altitude with variable weather; pack layers and rain gear regardless of season.

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