{ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Airport", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "Brazil", "addressLocality": "Xinguara" }, "airlines": [ "Azul Brazilian Airlines" ], "amenityFeature": [ { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time", "value": "30 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time", "value": "60 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time", "value": "60 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "International to International Connection Time", "value": "90 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Interline Connection Time", "value": "120 minutes" } ], "city": "Xinguara", "code": "XIG", "connection_tips": "Xinguara Municipal Airport serves Par\u00e1 state's 'Fat Cattle Capital' where 26 million cattle operations drive both economic prosperity and environmental controversy across Amazon region experiencing 40% of total deforestation since 2001, connected through Azul Brazilian Airlines to S\u00e3o Paulo hub enabling agricultural business travel throughout Brazil's largest cattle ranching territory. Terminal provides basic amenities for travelers accessing region where cattle ranchers, environmental monitors, government officials, and international observers navigate complex relationships between economic necessity and ecological preservation throughout contentious Amazon development zones. Connection logistics accommodate seasonal demand from agricultural business cycles, environmental monitoring missions, and government inspection visits, while charter flights support remote ranch operations and research expeditions throughout vast territorial expanse.\n\nLocated in municipality where cattle ranching accounts for 24% global tropical deforestation annually, this regional facility supports government traceability programs requiring electronic tagging of livestock by December 2025 while balancing economic development with environmental preservation throughout politically sensitive Amazon frontier. Ground transportation requires local taxi cooperative arrangements as ridesharing services remain unavailable, connecting visitors to ranching operations, mining sites, government facilities, and environmental research stations throughout municipality experiencing rapid infrastructure development. Weather challenges include intense Amazon thunderstorms affecting operations year-round, wet season flooding December-May creating access difficulties, and dry season dust storms reducing visibility throughout tropical climate requiring flexible scheduling.\n\nThe airport serves area where traditional cattle culture meets modern sustainability requirements as Brazil implements EU-compliant tracking systems monitoring transported cattle across vast rangelands where illegal forest clearance continues despite international pressure for conservation. Regional activities encompass cattle ranch visits showcasing modern sustainable practices, environmental education programs, traditional gaucho culture experiences, plus observation of reforestation projects attempting to balance agricultural productivity with forest conservation throughout ecologically critical territory.", "country": "Brazil", "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/br.png", "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=BRL", "frequent_traveler_tip": [ "Summer thunderstorms can be intense, so monitor weather closely.", "Confirm with the local taxi cooperative for pickup because ridesharing isn\u2019t available.", "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." ], "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Xinguara+Municipal+Airport", "google_maps_reviews": { "rating": 0.0, "recent_reviews": [], "total_reviews": 0 }, "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=BRL", "iataCode": "XIG", "icao": "SWSX", "international": false, "last_modified": "June 2026", "last_updated": "2026-03-30", "latitude": -7.0906, "layover_planner_info": "Few amenities; bring essentials.", "longitude": -49.9765, "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 30, "mct_domestic_to_international": 60, "mct_interline": 120, "mct_international_to_domestic": 60, "mct_international_to_international": 90, "missed_connection_help": "Contact your carrier for assistance.", "name": "Xinguara Municipal Airport", "region": "South America", "related_airports": [ { "code": "GRU", "name": "S\u00e3o Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport" }, { "code": "CKS", "name": "Caraj\u00e1s Airport" }, { "code": "OIA", "name": "Ouril\u00e2ndia do Norte Airport" }, { "code": "RDC", "name": "Reden\u00e7\u00e3o Airport" } ], "terminal_info": "Xinguara Municipal Airport (XIG/SWSX) operates as Amazon cattle industry aviation gateway serving Par\u00e1 state's strategic cattle fattening hub where Santa Barbara ranch operations transport cattle from deforestation epicenter S\u00e3o F\u00e9lix do Xingu\u2014Brazil's largest cattle municipality with 2.5 million head\u2014for processing before delivery to JBS slaughterhouses throughout territories where PA-279 highway connection enabled 1976 migration boom transforming pristine Amazon into world's most notorious deforestation capital driving 40% total Amazon forest loss since 2001. Located supporting municipality critical to global beef supply chain where cattle outnumber residents 200-to-1 throughout Brazil's second-largest municipality spanning 84,000 square kilometers facilitating livestock transfers between remote ranches and industrial slaughterhouses, the facility accommodates Azul Brazilian Airlines regional operations connecting S\u00e3o Paulo hub enabling agricultural business travel throughout territories where cattle ranching historically accounts for 24% global tropical deforestation annually while new EU-compliant traceability programs mandate electronic tagging by December 2025 monitoring 26 million Par\u00e1 cattle herd.\n\nAmazon ranching infrastructure emphasizes economic transformation where airport coordinates access to cattle operations generating substantial wealth\u2014farmers' wives paying $600 handbags\u2014throughout territories where beef cattle ranching provides high profitability, secure financial returns, minimal labor requirements, and products that 'walk to market' eliminating transportation costs across vast frontier territories where 1958 Bel\u00e9m-Bras\u00edlia road attracted northeastern migrants establishing Zebu cattle operations. The facility manages seasonal demand from agricultural business cycles, environmental monitoring missions, and government inspection visits while accommodating cattle industry meetings where major breeders debate ESG agendas addressing international pressure for conservation throughout territories where official documents reveal Santa Barbara ranch delivered 296 cattle from Lagoa do Triunfo to Esp\u00edrito Santo ranch in Xinguara before sending 2,900 cattle to JBS slaughterhouses demonstrating complex supply chain connecting illegal deforestation with legal processing operations.\n\nOperational characteristics emphasize tropical Amazon climate where intense thunderstorms affect year-round operations, wet season flooding December-May creates access difficulties, and dry season dust storms reduce visibility while supporting critical connectivity for remote ranch operations, research expeditions, and government traceability enforcement throughout territories where cattle laundering through 'clean' farms circumvents environmental regulations despite extensive monitoring systems. The airport coordinates ground transportation through local taxi cooperatives as ridesharing remains unavailable, connecting visitors to ranching operations, environmental monitoring stations, and government facilities throughout municipality experiencing rapid infrastructure development balancing economic necessity with ecological preservation throughout territories where traditional cattle culture meets modern sustainability requirements under international scrutiny.\n\nStrategic importance extends beyond regional connectivity to supporting Brazil's $7 billion annual beef export industry where Xinguara Airport enables essential access for cattle operations, environmental enforcement, and international oversight throughout territories where aviation infrastructure maintains economic viability while accommodating conservation pressures. The facility demonstrates critical role in Amazon agricultural aviation serving contested frontier where cattle ranching prosperity conflicts with forest preservation throughout territories where specialized agricultural aviation operations balance economic development with environmental responsibility throughout strategically vital Par\u00e1 region requiring comprehensive sustainable development expertise supporting livestock industry transformation, conservation compliance, and community prosperity throughout world's most scrutinized agricultural frontier where Irish-sized territories support Brazil's largest cattle herds amid global deforestation concerns.", "terminal_map_url": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Xinguara+Municipal+Airport" }