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Barreirinha Airport

Uiramutã, Brazil

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Barreirinha Airport

Uiramutã, Brazil
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Small regional airstrip serving Uiramutã in Roraima, Brazil.

Location
Uiramutã, Brazil
Barreirinha Airport (ICAO: SJYQ) is a small general aviation airstrip located near Uiramutã, a municipality in the northern state of Roraima, Brazil. The facility serves the remote region near the border with Guyana and Venezuela, providing essential air access to an area with limited road infrastructure. The airport primarily supports light aircraft operations, connecting this isolated community to larger urban centers in Roraima. It does not hold an IATA code, reflecting its status as a minor regional facility rather than a scheduled commercial airport. Uiramutã is situated within the Raposa Serra do Sol Indigenous Territory, one of the largest indigenous reserves in Brazil, and the airport plays a logistical role in supporting communities and government activities in this sensitive and geographically challenging area.
Notable facts
  • ›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.
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A remote gateway nestled deep in the heart of Brazilian Roraima

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.

Terminals
  • Main Airstrip Terminal — A simple, single-room facility serving light aircraft and occasional charter flights with basic passenger handling.
Ground Transport
  • Local taxi or motorcycle taxi (mototaxi) from the airstrip
  • Private vehicle arranged in advance
  • Unpaved road access toward Uiramutã town center
Nearby Hotels
  • Small guesthouses in Uiramutã town center
  • Community-run lodging within Raposa Serra do Sol territory
Dining

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.

Traveller Tips
  • 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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