Parintins Airport
Júlio Belém Airport (IATA: PIN, ICAO: SWPI) is the airport serving Parintins, Brazil. It is named after Júlio Furtado Belém (1911–1971), a local politician and member of the Amazonas State Assembly.
Júlio Belém Airport Aeroporto Júlio Belém | |||||||||||
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Owner/Operator | Parintins | ||||||||||
| Serves | Parintins | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 26 m / 85 ft | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 02°40′10″S 056°46′16″W | ||||||||||
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It is operated by the municipality of Parintins.
History
The airport was inaugurated in the 1980s as a replacement to an older facility located closer to the city center.
Every June, during the Parintins Folklore Festival, its traffic is greatly increased by charter and extra flights.
Airlines and destinations
| Airlines | Destinations |
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| Azul Brazilian Airlines operated by Azul Conecta | Manaus, Maués |
| Voepass operated by MAP Linhas Aéreas | Manaus |
Access
The airport is located 5 km (3 mi) from downtown Parintins.
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See also
References
- "Parintins Airport Information". World Aero Data.
- "Lista de aeródromos públicos" (in Portuguese). ANAC.
External links
- Airport information for SWPI at World Aero Data. Data current as of October 2006.Source: DAFIF.
- Airport information for SWPI at Great Circle Mapper. Source: DAFIF (effective October 2006).
- Current weather for SWPI at NOAA/NWS
- Accident history for PIN at Aviation Safety Network
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