๐ง๐ท Paragominas, Brazil
Nagib Demachki Airport (JPE) is a regional airport serving the city of Paragominas in the northeastern state of Parรก, Brazil. It acts as an important transportation node for the region's agricultural and mining sectors, connecting Paragominas to the state capital, Belรฉm, and beyond. The airport is named after Nagib Demachki, a prominent local figure, and is situated approximately 10 kilometers from the urban center of Paragominas, providing a critical link in a region where road travel can be time-consuming.
The airport infrastructure includes a single, compact terminal that efficiently manages all passenger arrivals and departures within a simple, easy-to-navigate layout. Its design ensures that travelers can quickly move through essential processes such as check-in, security screening, and boarding. Facilities within the terminal are focused on utility, including basic check-in counters, a functional passenger waiting hall, and a baggage claim area. The small scale of the terminal means that all key service areas are within short walking distance of each other, providing a streamlined experience for regional flyers.
Catering to the basic needs of its passengers, the terminal features a small cafรฉ or snack bar where travelers can find light refreshments, sandwiches, and drinks. While extensive modern retail and duty-free options are absent, the airport provides the necessary services for short regional flights and private aviation. Azul Conecta is currently the primary airline operating at JPE, primarily offering scheduled services to Belรฉm on a limited weekly basis. Travelers are advised to verify flight schedules in advance and arrange ground transportation to the city center before arrival.
Nagib Demachki Airport (JPE) serves Paragominas as a compact regional airport, so the connection question is mostly about keeping the limited Azul service to Belรฉm on schedule. The airport sits only about 5 kilometers from downtown Paragominas, which makes the final ground transfer easy, but it also means the real risk is not the taxi ride. It is the fact that the local timetable is thin and the city depends on a small number of flights each week rather than a dense hub network.
The runway is asphalt and long enough for the airport's current regional role, but the terminal remains basic and the passenger experience is intentionally simple. If your trip depends on the Belรฉm link, treat it as a protected domestic leg and do not assume there will be a quick same-day recovery option if the flight moves. The safer fallback is to shift the buffer to Belรฉm or to plan a road solution, not to rely on Paragominas itself to absorb a disruption.
For arrivals ending in Paragominas, the airport is useful precisely because it cuts a long overland trip into a short final transfer. That advantage is real for the local agricultural and service economy, but it works best when you confirm the flight time, the pickup, and the weather before you leave for the airfield. JPE is a small airport that rewards simple plans and punishes assumptions.
โข Nagib Demachki Airport sits 5 km south of Paragominas; taxis take 10-15 minutes along BR-230.
โข Only scheduled service is Azul to Belรฉm (BEL) on three weekly flights; book early to keep seats.
โข Runway 09/27 is 1,450 meters of asphalt; it handles ATRs and smaller turboprops.
โข Single runway, no parallel taxiway; keep intersections clear and expect no tower.
โข Call +55 91 98265-1219 before arrival for current operating hours or admin updates.
โข Tiny terminal offers a few seats, washrooms, and a kiosk; bring your own snacks and water.
โข Carry Brazilian reais; ATM service is uncertain, so top up cash in town before flying.
โข Paragominas sits on the Amazon edge; rain and humidity can delay flights, so fly mornings.
โข Fuel is not listed online; plan refueling stops at Belรฉm or Marabรก before returning to base.
Minimum domestic connection:
45 minutes
International connections:
90 minutes
Interline transfers:
120 minutes
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Last updated: April 2026 | Data Source: IATA and other airline sites and resources