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Remote Amazon gateway serving the Sawré Muybu indigenous territory.
Location
Jacareacanga, Brazil
Jacareacanga Airport (IATA: JCR, ICAO: SBEK) is a small regional airport located in the municipality of Jacareacanga in the state of Pará, Brazil. It serves as a vital access point to this remote Amazonian region, which is otherwise difficult to reach by land due to the dense rainforest and lack of paved roads.
The airport is operated by the Brazilian Air Force infrastructure network and supports both civilian and occasional government flights. It plays a key role in connecting local communities, including indigenous populations, with larger urban centers such as Santarém and Itaituba.
Terminals
The airport has a basic, single small terminal building suited to low passenger volumes typical of remote Amazonian airports.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options are extremely limited, with travel into the small town of Jacareacanga primarily by unpaved local roads or river access.
Airlines here
Regional carriers serving Amazonian routes, such as those operating under Brazil's essential air services program (PSAE), provide limited scheduled service to the airport.
Notable facts
- ›Jacareacanga is one of the most remote municipalities in the state of Pará, Brazil.
- ›The airport serves as a critical lifeline for indigenous communities in the surrounding region.
- ›The area around Jacareacanga is home to the Munduruku indigenous people.
- ›The ICAO code SBEK reflects its designation within Brazil's airport system managed by DECEA.
- ›Access to the town without air travel typically requires long river journeys along the Tapajós River.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
