Paa-Piu Airport
Mucajaí, Brazil

Paa-Piu Airport
Remote airstrip serving indigenous communities in Roraima, Brazil.
- ›Located in the Yanomami indigenous territory region of Roraima state.
- ›Serves as a critical logistics hub for remote Amazonian communities with no road access.
- ›Primarily used for missionary, humanitarian, and government aviation operations.
- ›Registered under ICAO code SWMV with no assigned IATA code.
- ›Likely features an unpaved or grass airstrip typical of remote Amazonian airfields.
Paa-Piu Airport is a small general aviation airstrip serving the remote municipality of Mucajaí in the state of Roraima, northern Brazil. It primarily supports access to indigenous territories and isolated communities in the Amazon region, where air transport is often the only practical means of travel. The airport plays a vital logistical role for missionaries, health workers, and government personnel operating in this frontier area.
- Main Airstrip Facility — A basic single-facility airstrip with minimal infrastructure catering to small propeller aircraft and light cargo operations.
- Local taxi or private vehicle arrangements
- Community-organized ground transport
There are no formal dining facilities at Paa-Piu Airport. Travellers should plan to carry their own food and supplies, as the surrounding area offers very limited commercial services. Basic provisions may be available in nearby Mucajaí town.
- Confirm your flight and logistics well in advance, as schedules in this region are irregular and subject to change.
- Carry sufficient cash, food, water, and any required medications, as supply options near the airstrip are extremely limited.
- Be aware of indigenous territory regulations if travelling into surrounding areas — permits may be required.
- Weather conditions in the Amazon can change rapidly; build flexibility into your travel plans.
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