{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Brazil",
    "addressLocality": "Alto Parna\u00edba"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "LATAM Brasil",
    "GOL Linhas A\u00e9reas",
    "Azul"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Alto Parna\u00edba",
  "code": "APY",
  "connection_tips": "Alto Parna\u00edba Airport (APY) serves as a critical aviation lifeline for the southern Maranh\u00e3o plateau and the productive MATOPIBA agricultural frontier. Since the airport does not host regularly scheduled commercial airline services, 'connections' at this facility typically involve transitioning between a private or chartered flight and local ground transportation for the vast farming estates in the region. Most business travelers arriving at APY are agronomists or executives supporting the massive soy and corn production sectors. It is absolutely essential to coordinate your ground transport\u2014usually a private 4x4 or a local host vehicle\u2014well in advance, as there are no on-demand taxi ranks or ride-sharing services stationed at the airstrip.\n\nGround transportation is a significant undertaking due to the region's geographic isolation. While the city of Alto Parna\u00edba is nearby, reaching larger regional hubs like Teresina (THE), Palmas (PMW), or S\u00e3o Lu\u00eds (SLZ) by road typically requires between 11 and 15 hours of driving across often unpaved or poorly maintained tracks. For this reason, pre-arranged air taxi services remain the highly preferred mode of connection for those needing to reach international aviation networks.\n\nFor those utilizing the 1,400-meter rock asphalt runway (14/32), pilots should be aware that while the surface provides excellent traction, it can be susceptible to softening during periods of extreme tropical heat and should be checked for seasonal debris after heavy rains. As a remote regional outpost, passengers must arrive fully self-sufficient, as the minimalist terminal provides only basic shelter and lacks retail, dining, or financial services. Ensure you have sufficient Brazilian Reais (BRL) in cash before leaving your origin city, as there are no ATMs in the immediate vicinity and local vendors operate almost exclusively on a cash",
  "country": "Brazil",
  "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/br.png",
  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=BRL",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Alto Parna\u00edba's rock-asphalt runway provides good traction, but always check for seasonal debris.",
    "Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.",
    "Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.",
    "Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport.",
    "Download your airline's mobile app for updates at this airport."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Alto+Parnaiba+Airport+Brazil",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=BRL",
  "iataCode": "APY",
  "icao": "SNAI",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -2.905,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities. Check local area for accommodation and services during extended layovers.",
  "longitude": -41.77694444,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline representatives. Limited rebooking options may be available.",
  "name": "Alto Parna\u00edba Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "AAG",
      "name": "Avelino Vieira Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "PHB",
      "name": "Parna\u00edba - Prefeito Doutor Jo\u00e3o Silva Filho International Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Alto Parna\u00edba Airport (APY) is a significant regional airfield located in the municipality of Alto Parna\u00edba, in the southernmost part of the state of Maranh\u00e3o, Brazil. Situated near the border with the states of Piau\u00ed and Tocantins, the airport serves as a vital transportation node for one of the most remote and expansive agricultural regions in the Brazilian interior. Its presence is essential for maintaining connectivity in a landscape characterized by vast distances and limited overland infrastructure.\n\nThe airport is intrinsically linked to the region's booming agribusiness sector, which has seen massive growth in the production of soybeans, corn, and cotton. It provides critical support for agricultural aviation, serving as a base for crop-dusting operations and the rapid transport of specialized personnel, agronomists, and essential machinery parts. For the large-scale farming estates that dominate the southern Maranh\u00e3o plateau, the airfield is an indispensable tool for managing the logistics of modern industrial agriculture.\n\nInfrastructure at Alto Parna\u00edba includes a 1,400-meter runway (14/32) constructed of rock asphalt, which is capable of handling a wide variety of light aircraft, turboprops, and executive jets. The terminal facilities are modest and purely functional, focusing on the needs of general aviation and private pilots rather than high-volume commercial traffic. While it lacks the amenities of a major urban hub, the airfield provides a reliable staging point for air taxi services that connect the local community to larger regional centers such as Teresina, Palmas, and S\u00e3o Lu\u00eds.\n\nBeyond its economic and industrial importance, the airport serves as a critical social lifeline for the residents of Alto Parna\u00edba and surrounding settlements. It is the primary point for medical evacuations (medevacs), providing a life-saving connection to better-equipped medical facilities in larger cities during emergencies. Given the challenging road conditions in the region, particularly during the wet season, the airport remains an essential pillar of community resilience and a key component of the state's regional development strategy.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alto_Parna%C3%ADba_Airport"
}