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Aratha-Ú Airport

Alto Alegre, Brazil

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Aratha-Ú Airport

Alto Alegre, Brazil
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Small regional airstrip serving Alto Alegre in Roraima, Brazil.

Location
Alto Alegre, Brazil
Aratha-Ú Airport is a small general aviation airstrip located in or near Alto Alegre, a municipality in the state of Roraima, northern Brazil. It serves the local community and surrounding region, supporting light aircraft operations typical of remote Amazonian settlements. The airport operates under the ICAO code SJYJ and has no assigned IATA code, reflecting its status as a non-commercial, low-traffic facility. It primarily supports private, missionary, and cargo flights serving communities with limited road access in this part of Roraima.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in Roraima state, one of Brazil's most remote and sparsely populated regions.
  • ›No IATA code assigned, indicating it does not handle scheduled commercial airline traffic.
  • ›Serves communities in the Amazon basin where road infrastructure is limited.
  • ›Typical users include light general aviation aircraft, cargo flights, and missionary aviation services.
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Gateway to the remote Amazon heartland of northern Brazil

Aratha-Ú Airport serves Alto Alegre, a small municipality in the state of Roraima in northern Brazil, situated within or near the Yanomami Indigenous Territory. The airport functions primarily as a regional lifeline, connecting isolated communities to larger urban centers in the Amazon basin. Its role is essential for humanitarian, health, and logistical missions serving some of Brazil's most remote populations.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A small single-building facility handling light regional and charter aircraft with basic passenger amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Local taxi or arranged vehicle pickup
  • Private vehicle transfer
Nearby Hotels
  • Local guesthouses in Alto Alegre town center
Dining

Dining options at or near the airport are extremely limited given the remote location of Alto Alegre. Travellers should expect basic local eateries in the town serving traditional northern Brazilian and Amazonian cuisine. It is advisable to carry sufficient food and water for your journey.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm all flights well in advance as schedules are irregular and subject to change.
  • Carry cash as card payment infrastructure is very limited in this remote area.
  • Be aware of access restrictions related to the Yanomami Indigenous Territory — special authorization may be required.
  • Pack essentials including medications and insect repellent, as supplies in Alto Alegre are scarce.

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