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| Barcelos Airport | |
|---|---|
| Name | Barcelos Airport |
| Nativename | Aeroporto de Barcelos |
| Iata | BAZ |
| Icao | SWBC |
| Type | Public |
| City-served | Barcelos |
| Location | Amazonas, Brazil |
| Elevation-ft | 59 |
| Elevation-m | 18 |
| Pushpin label | BAZ |
| R1-number | 09/27 |
| R1-length-ft | 4,856 |
| R1-length-m | 1,480 |
| R1-surface | Asphalt |
Barcelos Airport serves the municipality of Barcelos in Amazonas (Brazilian state), Brazil. The airport functions as a regional airfield connecting the city with Manaus, national routes and occasional international links, supporting ecotourism, riverine communities, and resource transport. Its role intersects with regional development initiatives and environmental management in the Amazon rainforest basin.
Barcelos Airport operates under Brazilian civil aviation oversight coordinated with agencies such as National Civil Aviation Agency (Brazil), and it is part of aviation infrastructure in North Region, Brazil. The facility accommodates turboprop aircraft common to routes in Amazonas (Brazilian state), enabling connections with hubs including Manaus (city), Boa Vista (Brazil), and secondary centers like Parintins and Tefé. The airfield supports operations related to ecotourism for destinations tied to Rio Negro excursions, sport fishing in the Negro River basin, and scientific missions involving institutions such as Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia.
The airport was developed amid 20th-century regionalization and infrastructure programs linked to initiatives by Brazilian Air Force logistics and civil authorities. Its growth corresponds with expansion phases in Amazonas (Brazilian state) during the latter half of the 1900s, paralleling projects like the Manaus Free Trade Zone and transportation schemes affecting the Solimões River corridor. Periodic runway upgrades and terminal adaptations were implemented in response to demands from carriers such as regional operators and state-sponsored routes. The facility has been involved in emergency response efforts during flood events in the Amazon River system and has supported humanitarian logistics coordinated with agencies including Ministry of Health (Brazil) and regional emergency management organizations.
The airport features a single asphalt runway (09/27) suitable for regional turboprops and light jets, with apron space for parking, passenger handling areas, and basic freight facilities. Technical support is provided in accordance with standards referenced by International Civil Aviation Organization guidelines and national regulations overseen by National Civil Aviation Agency (Brazil). Ancillary infrastructure includes fuel storage aligning with safety protocols influenced by recommendations from International Air Transport Association, basic meteorological services, and communications equipment interoperable with regional air traffic services centered on Manaus Air Traffic Control Center. The terminal handles seasonal peaks driven by events such as the Barcelos Festival and sport-fishing seasons, and infrastructure projects have been discussed with state authorities and development banks.
Scheduled services historically include regional carriers connecting the airport to hubs like Manaus (city) and feeder points such as Parintins and Tefé (city). Operators that have served the airport in various periods include legacy and regional airlines similar to Azul Brazilian Airlines, LATAM Brasil, and local commuter firms tailored to Amazon operations. Seasonal and charter flights are common, linking to tourism operators focused on the Jaú National Park region, river lodge operators, and research institutions scheduling chartered flights for scientific campaigns.
Ground access to the airport is primarily via state roads and riverine links characteristic of Amazonas (Brazilian state), integrating with municipal transport in Barcelos (municipality). River transport on tributaries of the Amazon River provides alternate access, serving remote communities and connecting with river port facilities. Local taxi services, shuttle arrangements by lodges, and intermodal transfers coordinate arrivals and departures, with logistical planning often involving municipal authorities and tourism consortia.
Traffic levels reflect seasonal variability tied to tourism and regional mobility; passenger movements and aircraft operations fluctuate with fishing seasons and local events. Cargo throughput is modest and oriented toward supplies for river communities, perishables, and scientific equipment. Operational metrics align with performance indicators utilized by aviation authorities and development planners assessing connectivity in the North Region, Brazil.
The airport's operational record includes incidents typical of remote, regional airfields—mechanical failures, weather-related diversions influenced by tropical rainforest meteorology, and occasional runway excursions. Investigations of notable events have involved agencies like the Aeronautical Accidents Investigation and Prevention Center (CENIPA) and coordination with Brazilian Air Force search-and-rescue assets when required.
Category:Airports in Amazonas (Brazilian state) Category:Barcelos, Amazonas