Carajás Airport, designated by IATA code CKS and ICAO code SBCJ, serves the city of Parauapebas in the state of Pará, Brazil. It is the principal air gateway to the greater Carajás region, one of the world's most significant iron ore mining areas, operated largely in connection with Vale's Carajás mining complex. The airport supports both commercial passenger services and cargo operations, reflecting the industrial importance of the region. Demand is driven substantially by mining industry workers and business travelers rather than leisure tourism. Regular commercial flights connect Parauapebas to major Brazilian hubs, including Belém and São Paulo, making the airport an important link between this remote mineral-rich area and the rest of the country.