Porto Trombetas Airport
Porto Trombetas Airport (IATA: TMT, ICAO: SBTB) is the airport serving the district of Porto Trombetas in Oriximiná, Brazil.
It is operated by the mining company Mineração Rio do Norte S/A.
Airlines and destinations
| Airlines | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Azul Brazilian Airlines | Manaus, Santarém |
| Azul Conecta | Juruti, Monte Alegre, Óbidos, Oriximiná, Santarém |
Accidents and incidents
- 10 September 2022: a Piquiatuba Táxi Aéreo Cessna 208 Grand Caravan registration PT-MES, flying from Oriximiná to an indigenous village attempted a forced landing at Porto Trombetas Airport due to a loss of engine power, but it was unable to reach the airfield. It crashed at an açaí palm plantation. One pilot out of the five occupants perished.
Access
The airport is located 4 km (2 mi) from downtown Porto Trombetas and 70 km (43 mi) from downtown Oriximiná.
See also
References
- ^ "Aeródromos". ANAC (in Portuguese). 7 April 2021. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
- ^ "Trombetas (SBTB)". DECEA (in Portuguese). Retrieved 10 April 2024.
- ^ "Accident description PT-MES". Aviation Safety Network. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
External links
- Airport information for SBTB at Great Circle Mapper. Source: DAFIF (effective October 2006).
- Current weather for SBTB at NOAA/NWS
- Accident history for TMT at Aviation Safety Network
