Carajas Airport
Carajás Airport is a medium airport serving Parauapebas in the state of Pará, Brazil. Identified by the codes CKS and SBCJ, it is an important local gateway for travellers heading to one of northern Brazil’s major mining and business areas, as well as for visitors connecting into the wider Amazon region. The airport sits at an elevation of 2,064 feet (629 m), which is worth noting if you are checking aircraft performance details or simply like to understand the setting of the places you pass through.
About Carajas Airport
Carajás Airport is a medium airport serving Parauapebas in the state of Pará, Brazil. Identified by the codes CKS and SBCJ, it is an important local gateway for travellers heading to one of northern Brazil’s major mining and business areas, as well as for visitors connecting into the wider Amazon region. The airport sits at an elevation of 2,064 feet (629 m), which is worth noting if you are checking aircraft performance details or simply like to understand the setting of the places you pass through.
Overview
Carajás Airport is a medium airport serving Parauapebas in the state of Pará, Brazil. Identified by the codes CKS and SBCJ, it is an important local gateway for travellers heading to one of northern Brazil’s major mining and business areas, as well as for visitors connecting into the wider Amazon region. The airport sits at an elevation of 2,064 feet (629 m), which is worth noting if you are checking aircraft performance details or simply like to understand the setting of the places you pass through.
Quick facts
- Airport name: Carajás Airport
- Location served: Parauapebas, Brazil
- Type: medium airport
- Runway: 10/28, asphalt, 6,562 ft long
- Time zone: America/Belem
- Official website: http://www.infraero.gov.br/index.php/us/airports/para/carajas-airport.html
What travellers should know
For most passengers, Carajás Airport is best thought of as a practical regional airport rather than a large hub, so the travel experience is usually more straightforward and compact than at Brazil’s biggest city airports. Its single asphalt runway, aligned 10/28, supports regular operations while keeping the airfield layout simple. Because the airport serves Parauapebas directly, it is a useful arrival point if your plans involve business travel, regional work trips, or visiting southeastern Pará without a long overland transfer. Before you fly, it is sensible to check your airline details and the official airport website for current services, operating information, and local guidance.
Routes
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FAQ
Carajas Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Carajas Airport is located in Carajas, Brazil (South America), at coordinates -6.110°, -50.000°.
- Its IATA code is CKS and its ICAO code is SBCJ.
- Carajas Airport serves Carajas, Brazil. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Carajas Airport operates on America/Belem local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Carajas Airport sits at latitude -6.110° and longitude -50.000°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from CKS. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for CKS is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from CKS on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Pará, 68515-000, Brazil, the phone number is +55 94 98403-1335, the official website is http://www.infraero.gov.br/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Brazil. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.