Trombetas Airport — Oriximiná, Brazil
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereTrombetas Airport in Oriximiná uses the IATA code TMT, with SBTB as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from TMT
Trombetas Airport
Trombetas Airport is located in the Amazon rainforest region of Para state, Brazil, near operations tied to bauxite mining along the Trombetas River. TMT primarily supports the mining company workforce and logistics rather than general public passenger traffic, functioning as a private or semi-private airstrip embedded within an industrial extraction zone. The surrounding area is remote, accessible mainly by river or air given the density of the Amazon jungle, making Trombetas Airport essential infrastructure for the bauxite operation's personnel rotations and supply needs. This airport exemplifies the pattern seen across the Amazon basin where resource extraction sites depend heavily on dedicated aviation links rather than road networks.
Runways at Trombetas Airport (TMT)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/27 | 5249 ft (1600 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Trombetas Airport (TMT)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | RDO | 131.6 MHz |
Airports near Trombetas Airport (TMT)
- Santarém - Maestro Wilson Fonseca International Airport (STM) — 206.2 km (128.1 mi)
- Itacoatiara Airport (ITA) — 294.6 km (183.1 mi)
- Itaituba Airport (ITB) — 309.2 km (192.1 mi)
- Monte Dourado - Serra do Areão Airport (MEU) — 427.1 km (265.4 mi)
- Ponta Pelada Airport / Manaus Air Base (PLL) — 439.3 km (273.0 mi)
- Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO) — 440.9 km (274.0 mi)
- Altamira Interstate Airport (ATM) — 500.3 km (310.9 mi)
- Jacareacanga Airport (JCR) — 549.2 km (341.3 mi)
TMT, Trombetas Airport, supports Amazon rainforest bauxite mining operations in Para, Brazil, providing essential air access to a remote industrial site along the Trombetas River.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Trombetas Airport?
The IATA code for Trombetas Airport is TMT.
What is the ICAO code for Trombetas Airport?
The ICAO code for Trombetas Airport is SBTB. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.