Fazenda Mata Velha Airport

Manicoré, Brazil

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Fazenda Mata Velha Airport

Manicoré, Brazil

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SWLQ

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384 ft

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Remote private airstrip serving the Amazon rainforest region.

Location

Manicoré, Brazil

Fazenda Mata Velha Airport is a small private airstrip located in the municipality of Manicoré, in the state of Amazonas, Brazil. It serves the agricultural and ranching operations of a private estate (fazenda) in the remote Amazon interior. The airport carries the ICAO designator SWLQ and has no assigned IATA code, reflecting its status as a non-commercial, privately operated facility. Access to the surrounding region is extremely limited by road, making light aircraft the primary means of rapid transport. Manicoré is a remote municipality situated along the Madeira River, and small airstrips like this one play a critical logistical role in supporting private landholdings and connecting isolated communities to the broader Amazonian transport network.

Notable facts

›ICAO code is SWLQ; no IATA code has been assigned.
›Located in the municipality of Manicoré, Amazonas state, Brazil.
›Operates as a private airstrip serving a fazenda (ranch/farm estate).
›Situated in the remote Amazon basin where road access is severely limited.
›Manicoré is accessible primarily by river or air transport.

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A remote gateway deep into the heart of the Amazon basin

Fazenda Mata Velha Airport is a small private airstrip serving the municipality of Manicoré in Amazonas state, Brazil. Situated in one of the most isolated regions of the Amazon, it primarily supports agricultural operations and light general aviation traffic. Its existence reflects the critical role small airstrips play in connecting remote Amazonian communities to the wider world.

Terminals

General Aviation Facility — A basic airstrip facility with minimal infrastructure, serving private and agricultural flights.

Ground Transport

Private vehicle or farm transport arranged by the landowner
Boat services along the Madeira River toward Manicoré town
Chartered road transport when road conditions permit

Nearby Hotels

Pousada local accommodations in Manicoré town center
Riverside guesthouses along the Madeira River

Dining

No dining facilities exist at the airstrip itself. Visitors must travel to Manicoré town, where small local restaurants serve traditional Amazonian cuisine including river fish dishes and regional staples. Supply of food in this remote area depends largely on river boat deliveries.

Traveller Tips

Coordinate all ground arrangements in advance as no public transport services the airstrip.
River travel by boat is often the most reliable way to reach Manicoré town from the surrounding area.
Carry sufficient fuel, supplies, and spare parts if operating a private aircraft, as services are extremely limited.
Check seasonal weather and river conditions carefully, as the Amazon rainy season significantly affects access routes.

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