Senadora Eunice Micheles Airport (OLC)

Senadora Eunice Michiles Airport (OLC) is a vital regional facility serving the city of São Paulo de Olivença in the Brazilian state of Amazonas. The airport features a single passenger terminal that has undergone recent revitalization to better serve the remote communities of the Upper Solimões region. Its namesake, Eunice Michiles, holds historical significance as the first woman elected to the Brazilian Senate. The terminal building provides essential services for regional travelers, including a dedicated information desk, baggage wrapping, and luggage storage. Despite its remote location, the facility offers a restaurant and coffee shop for refreshments, along with a small gift shop. Basic medical facilities are also available on-site to ensure passenger safety in this isolated part of the Amazon basin. Transportation to and from the airport is primarily handled via a prepaid taxi booth, with the terminal being located approximately 2 miles (3 km) from downtown São Paulo de Olivença. The airfield features a 3,937-foot (1,200m) concrete runway (04/22) and is frequently used by air taxi operations and regional carriers like Azul. Due to its position in the Amazon, travelers should be aware that seasonal flooding can occasionally impact local access roads.