Airport type Public Elevation AMSL 629 m / 2,064 ft 10/28 2,000 Code CKS | Passenger count 212,000 | |
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Carajás Airport (IATA: CKS, ICAO: SBCJ) is the airport serving Parauapebas, Brazil, located in the Carajás Mining Complex.
Contents
It is operated by Infraero.
History
The airport was built by Companhia Vale do Rio Doce as a support the mining activities of Carajás Mine. It was inaugurated on September 23, 1982. Since 1985 it is administrated by Infraero.
Accidents and incidents
Access
The airport is located 18 km (11 mi) from downtown Parauapebas.
References
Carajás Airport Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA