Barreirinha Airport
Uiramutã, Brazil

Barreirinha Airport
Small regional airstrip serving Uiramutã in Roraima, Brazil.
- ›Located in Uiramutã, Roraima, near the borders of Guyana and Venezuela.
- ›Serves one of Brazil's most remote municipalities with limited road access.
- ›No IATA code assigned, indicating it is not a scheduled commercial airport.
- ›Situated near the Raposa Serra do Sol Indigenous Territory.
- ›Primarily supports light general aviation and government/logistics flights.
Barreirinha Airport serves the small municipality of Uiramutã 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 airstrip primarily supports access to this otherwise road-difficult region. It plays a vital role in connecting isolated communities to essential services and regional centers.
- Main Airstrip Terminal — A simple, single-room facility serving light aircraft and occasional charter flights with basic passenger handling.
- Local taxi or motorcycle taxi (mototaxi) from the airstrip
- Private vehicle arranged in advance
- Unpaved road access toward Uiramutã town center
- Small guesthouses in Uiramutã town center
- Community-run lodging within Raposa Serra do Sol territory
There are no formal dining facilities at the airstrip itself. Visitors should plan to eat in Uiramutã town, where small local restaurants and family-run eateries offer basic Brazilian regional cuisine. Stocking up on supplies before arrival is strongly recommended given the remote location.
- Confirm your flight and ground transport well in advance, as services are infrequent and schedules can change.
- Carry sufficient cash, as ATMs and card payment facilities are essentially unavailable in this remote area.
- Respect the regulations of the Raposa Serra do Sol indigenous territory, including any permit requirements for entry.
- Pack insect repellent, sun protection, and any medications you may need, as supplies are very limited locally.
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Barreirinha Airport formerly SWBI, is the airport serving Barreirinha, Brazil.
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