Tabatinga airport (TBT)

Tabatinga International Airport (IATA: TBT), opened in 1965, serves the city of the same name in the state of Amazonas. Located on the triple border between Brazil, Colombia, and Peru, it is a strategic hub for civil aviation, security forces, and regional transport. It is managed by Concessionária dos Aeroportos da Amazônia (VINCI Airports) and operates scheduled regional connections to Manaus and Tefé.

Official Website: tabatinga-airport.com.br

Phone: +55 97 3412 1100

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Terminals

The airport features a single single-story passenger terminal for domestic arrivals and departures. The facility does not operate 24 hours a day; it opens during daytime hours aligned with commercial and official flight schedules and closes at night once flight operations conclude.

Annual passenger traffic (2025): 90,160 passengers.

Information Desks

There is no dedicated information desk; in-person inquiries are handled directly at the airline check-in counters.

 Location

The airport is located 2 km (1.2 miles) south of downtown Tabatinga, in the westernmost part of Amazonas state, on the border with Colombia (Leticia) and Peru (Santa Rosa de Yavarí).

What services does Tabatinga airport (TBT) offer?

The terminal offers essential amenities adapted to regional commercial flights.

Finance and Connectivity

• Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi access is available in the public areas of the building.
• Banking services: There are no ATMs or currency exchange counters inside the terminal. Financial services must be accessed in downtown Tabatinga or across the border in Leticia.

Food and Drinks

A cafeteria overlooking the apron operates in the main hall, offering coffee, cold beverages, and quick bites.

Shopping

Convenience kiosks sell local snacks, regional goods, and basic travel essentials.

Baggage Services

• Checked baggage: Inquiries regarding lost, delayed, or damaged checked luggage should be handled directly at the respective airline desk.
• Lost and Found: The Lost and Found service is operated by the airport concessionaire (contact: [email protected]).

Accommodation near Tabatinga airport (TBT)

There are no accommodations or sleeping pods inside the airport terminal.

Hotel Shuttle Service

Area hotels do not offer complimentary airport shuttle services; transfers are handled by taxi or mototaxi.

Hotels Near the Airport

Given the airport's proximity to downtown Tabatinga, several lodging options are located a short distance away:

• Hotel de Trânsito dos Sargentos: 0.3 km (0.2 miles) away.
• Hotel de Trânsito de Oficiais: 0.6 km (0.4 miles) away.
• Eros Motel: 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
• Hotel Solimões: 1.6 - 2 km (1.2 miles) away.
• Hotel Tropical Vibes: 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away.

Public and private transportation

The airport is approximately 2 km from downtown Tabatinga, with an overland travel time of 5 to 10 minutes.

Taxis and Motorcycle Taxis

Local taxis (including Cooperativa Táxi and Wallison Táxi vehicles) and mototaxis are available at the stand outside the terminal exit for travel to downtown Tabatinga or the border with Leticia (Colombia).

Private Tourist Transfers

Inbound tour operators and Amazon expedition agencies provide pre-arranged private transfers between the airport and river docks or area accommodations.

Regional River Connection

To travel to other regional Amazon communities (such as Benjamin Constant, Atalaia do Norte, or Islandia and Santa Rosa in Peru), passengers take a taxi from the airport to the Tabatinga river port, where speedboats and river ferry boats depart.

Car rental agencies

There are no car rental agencies with desks inside Tabatinga Airport terminal. Visitors typically use local taxis, mototaxis, or tour operator transfers to get around.

Parking services at Tabatinga airport (TBT)

The airport features an outdoor parking lot located directly in front of the passenger terminal.

Parking Areas

Open-air parking spaces are located just steps from the arrivals and departures entrances.

Important Information

The lot operates as open, unmetered parking for passengers and visitors. Because space is limited and uncovered, arriving early on flight operating days is recommended.

Facilities for passengers with special needs

The airport and operating airline provide accessibility services for passengers with special assistance needs (PNAE) in accordance with ANAC regulations.

Requesting Assistance

Passengers must coordinate with their airline in advance:

• At least 48 hours before departure if requiring wheelchair service or mobility assistance.
• At least 72 hours before departure if traveling with an escort, stretcher, medical oxygen, or specialized equipment (submitting the MEDIF form beforehand).

Infrastructure and Accessibility

The single-level terminal provides level ground access, available wheelchairs, and mobile ramps or boarding lifts for boarding on the apron, as well as priority check-in assistance.

Unaccompanied Minors

For minors traveling alone, airline policies and fees must be checked directly with Azul Linhas Aéreas, along with presenting the required statutory travel permits.