São Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport — São Gabriel da Cachoeira, Brazil
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereSão Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport in São Gabriel da Cachoeira uses the IATA code SJL, with SBUA as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from SJL
São Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport
SJL is the IATA code for São Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport, serving a remote riverside town deep in the Amazonas state of Brazil, near the borders with Colombia and Venezuela. The airport is the primary gateway to this isolated region, connecting it to Manaus via small regional carriers when road access is impractical or nonexistent for much of the year. Surrounded by dense rainforest and the Rio Negro, São Gabriel da Cachoeira is known for its indigenous population and cultural diversity, and the airport plays an essential role in supplying goods, medical evacuations, and passenger travel. Facilities are modest, consisting of a single short runway and a small terminal building typical of Amazonian frontier airports.
Runways at São Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport (SJL)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/23 | 8530 ft (2600 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for São Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport (SJL)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | GABRIEL RDO | 125.7 MHz |
Airports near São Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport (SJL)
- Fabio Alberto Leon Bentley Airport (MVP) — 393.4 km (244.4 mi)
- Tefé Airport (TFF) — 438.8 km (272.7 mi)
- Obando Cesar Gaviria Trujillo Airport (PDA) — 456.6 km (283.7 mi)
- Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport (LET) — 556.7 km (345.9 mi)
- Tabatinga International Airport (TBT) — 562.1 km (349.3 mi)
- Cacique Aramare Airport (PYH) — 645.1 km (400.8 mi)
- Jorge E. Gonzalez Torres Airport (SJE) — 697.9 km (433.7 mi)
- German Olano Airport (PCR) — 706.5 km (439.0 mi)
SJL identifies São Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport in Amazonas, Brazil, a vital air link for a remote rainforest community along the Rio Negro, connecting isolated indigenous territories to Manaus.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for São Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport?
The IATA code for São Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport is SJL.
What is the ICAO code for São Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport?
The ICAO code for São Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport is SBUA. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.