{ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Airport", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "Brazil", "addressLocality": "Monte Alegre" }, "airlines": [ "LATAM Brasil" ], "amenityFeature": [ { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time", "value": "45 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": "Monte Alegre", "code": "MTE", "connection_tips": "Monte Alegre is one of those Amazonian regional airports where the useful connection is usually to the municipality itself, not to a broad airline network. Even when there is scheduled service, frequencies in the interior of Para are limited and prone to change, so avoid planning a brittle same-day chain that leaves no room for weather or operational drift. Town transfers are short, but any onward trip that involves caves, park areas, smaller communities, or river travel can take much longer than a map suggests and may require a dedicated vehicle or a local guide. MTE works best when it is treated as a small Lower Amazon gateway with a pre-arranged town transfer and a realistic plan for the next overland or river segment.\n\nANAC listings still recognize SNMA as a public aerodrome, but that does not mean a dense schedule or big-airport support on the ground. Carry cash, confirm your lodging address, and know who is meeting you if the trip continues beyond central Monte Alegre. If you are connecting onward through Santarem or another larger Amazon airport, leave buffer time because a missed regional leg can disrupt the whole itinerary.\n\nIf you are arriving here, the next leg is normally into town, to river communities, or to local attractions such as the Serra da Lua and archaeological areas around the state park, and that should be organized before you land. Ground transport and river-region timing deserve extra attention. Travelers should also carry water, sun protection, and anything essential for the day rather than assuming the airport will cover a delay comfortably.", "country": "Brazil", "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/br.png", "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=BRL", "frequent_traveler_tip": [ "Connect through Santarem (STM) for all major airline links.", "Coordinate 4WD transfers for cave tours in advance.", "Taxis are the only reliable transport; agree on the price first.", "Confirm flight status daily; Amazon weather often causes delays.", "Try the local Amazonian fruit juices in the town market." ], "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Monte+Alegre+Airport", "google_maps_reviews": { "rating": 0.0, "recent_reviews": [], "total_reviews": 0 }, "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=BRL", "iataCode": "MTE", "icao": "SNMA", "international": false, "last_modified": "June 2026", "last_updated": "2026-03-29", "latitude": -1.9958, "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities; arrange layover needs in advance.", "longitude": -54.0742, "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45, "mct_domestic_to_international": 90, "mct_interline": 120, "mct_international_to_domestic": 90, "mct_international_to_international": 120, "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline service desk for missed connections.", "name": "Monte Alegre Airport", "region": "South America", "related_airports": [ { "code": "STM", "name": "Santarem\"\u201cMaestro Wilson Fonseca Airport" } ], "terminal_info": "Monte Alegre Airport (MTE), officially known as Aeroporto de Monte Alegre, is a vital regional aviation facility serving the municipality of Monte Alegre in the western part of the state of Para, Brazil. Situated on the northern bank of the Amazon River, the airport serves as a critical logistical link for the isolated communities of the Lower Amazon region. In a territory where river transport is the traditional primary mode of travel, the airfield provides a high-speed alternative for the movement of people, mail, and high-priority cargo, effectively connecting the local population with the regional hub of Santarem.\n\nThe airfield infrastructure features a single asphalt runway, designated 10/28, which measures approximately 1,425 meters in length and is equipped with basic night lighting for limited evening operations. The passenger terminal is a modest, single-story facility designed for essential processing and administrative needs rather than high-volume commercial transit. While the facility lacks the modern retail concessions and luxury amenities of larger international hubs, it offers a functional environment for both travelers and pilots. Historically, the airport has been a regular destination for regional carriers such as Azul Conecta, which utilizes specialized turboprop aircraft like the Cessna Grand Caravan to maintain scheduled links with the surrounding Amazonian cities.\n\nStrategically, Monte Alegre Airport is a key node for emergency medical evacuations and government logistics in the northern Brazilian interior. Ground transportation from the terminal to the Monte Alegre town center is primarily managed via local taxis and private vehicle arrangements, with the commute taking approximately 10 minutes. Recently, the facility has seen periods of restricted operations due to evolving safety regulations by the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC), highlighting its importance as a focus for regional infrastructure development. Travelers utilizing MTE are advised to confirm their flight status directly with regional operators, as schedules can be subject to seasonal and regulatory changes.", "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/SNMA/Monte-Alegre-Airport" }