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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Brazil",
    "addressLocality": "S\u00e3o Gabriel da Cachoeira"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Regional carriers"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
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      "@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": "60 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "S\u00e3o Gabriel da Cachoeira",
  "code": "SJL",
  "connection_tips": "S\u00e3o Gabriel da Cachoeira (SJL) is a remote upper-Amazon airport on the Rio Negro, close to Brazil's borders with Colombia and Venezuela. Airport transfers are usually arranged directly with a host, hotel, or local driver rather than through app-based transport In practical terms, the practical plan is the onward road or domestic transfer, not the building footprint, because the airport mainly keeps S\u00e3o Gabriel da Cachoeira tied into the regional network. The meaningful alternates are Manaus Eduardo Gomes, Tapuruquara Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Regional carriers, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as S\u00e3o Gabriel da Cachoeira's time-saving link to the rest of Brazil.\n\nWeather disruptions are common enough that same-day onward connections need plenty of slack If the plan changes, the practical plan is the onward road or domestic transfer, not the building footprint, because the airport mainly keeps S\u00e3o Gabriel da Cachoeira tied into the regional network. The meaningful alternates are Manaus Eduardo Gomes, Tapuruquara Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Regional carriers, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as S\u00e3o Gabriel da Cachoeira's time-saving link to the rest of Brazil.\n\nBecause many trips onward involve Indigenous territories or expedition travel, paperwork and logistics should be sorted before arrival For connection planning, the practical plan is the onward road or domestic transfer, not the building footprint, because the airport mainly keeps S\u00e3o Gabriel da Cachoeira tied into the regional network. The meaningful alternates are Manaus Eduardo Gomes, Tapuruquara Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Regional carriers, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as S\u00e3o Gabriel da Cachoeira's time-saving link to the rest of Brazil.",
  "country": "Brazil",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Arrange pickup with your host before arrival; ad hoc transport is limited at this remote airport.",
    "Amazon weather regularly scrambles schedules here, so never plan a tight same-day connection.",
    "If your trip involves Indigenous territory access, sort permits before flying to Sao Gabriel.",
    "Carry BRL cash for town, because banking and card options are thin this far up the Rio Negro.",
    "Sao Gabriel access is deeply Amazonian, so flight and river timing both need flexibility."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=S%C3%A3o+Gabriel+da+Cachoeira+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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  "has_commercial_service": true,
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=BRL",
  "iataCode": "SJL",
  "icao": "SBUA",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "July 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -0.14835,
  "layover_planner_info": "S\u00e3o Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport (SJL) works best for straightforward domestic turns, not for building aggressive connection margins around multiple separate tickets. Use this page's published MCTs as the floor: 45 minutes for domestic transfers, 60 minutes when interline support is available. For longer stops in S\u00e3o Gabriel da Cachoeira, assume terminal amenities may be secondary to the surrounding landside area, and keep backup routing through Manaus Eduardo Gomes (MAO) and Tapuruquara Airport (IRZ) in mind if the day starts to slip.",
  "longitude": -66.9855,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 60,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "If you miss a connection at S\u00e3o Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport (SJL), start with the operating airline or transfer desk before leaving the secure area, especially if bags are checked through or your itinerary relies on interline handling. This airport publishes a 60-minute interline buffer, so ask staff to confirm whether onward sectors and baggage can be protected on the same journey before you commit to a new ticket. If same-day recovery fails, compare rebooking options via Manaus Eduardo Gomes (MAO) and Tapuruquara Airport (IRZ).",
  "name": "S\u00e3o Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport",
  "noindex": false,
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "MAO",
      "name": "Manaus Eduardo Gomes"
    },
    {
      "code": "IRZ",
      "name": "Tapuruquara Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "S\u00e3o Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport operates as a domestic aviation facility serving the S\u00e3o Gabriel da Cachoeira area in Brazil, providing essential aviation services for local transportation and specialized operations. The airport features basic facilities configured to support domestic aircraft operations supporting community connectivity and emergency services.\n\nTerminal facilities comprise fundamental aviation infrastructure appropriate for regional operations, featuring passenger processing areas and operational support designed for aircraft serving local transportation needs. The facility maintains necessary safety and operational standards for reliable aviation services.\n\nOperational characteristics focus on regional air services, emergency medical evacuations, and specialized aviation operations supporting local community needs and government services. The airport provides vital connectivity where traditional ground transportation options may be limited.\n\nStrategic importance encompasses supporting regional development, emergency services, and maintaining essential connections for communities while facilitating access to government services, healthcare, and economic opportunities in the region.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/SBUA/Sao-Gabriel-da-Cachoeira-Airport"
}