Altamira Airport
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| Altamira Airport Aeroporto de Altamira |
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| IATA: ATM – ICAO: SBHT | |||||||||||
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Operator | Infraero | ||||||||||
| Serves | Altamira | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 112 m / 368 ft | ||||||||||
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| Website | Infraero ATM | ||||||||||
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Altamira Airport (IATA: ATM, ICAO: SBHT) is the airport serving Altamira, Brazil.
It is operated by Infraero.
Contents
History
The airport was inaugurated in 1979.
Airlines and destinations
| Airlines | Destinations |
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| Azul Brazilian Airlines | Belém, Carajás, Itaituba, Manaus, Parintins, Porto de Trombetas, Santarém |
| MAP Linhas Aéreas | Belém, Manaus, Parintins, Santarém |
| Piquiatuba | Belém, Itaituba, Novo Progresso, Santarém |
Accidents and incidents
- 6 June 1990: a TABA Fairchild Hiller FH-227 registration PT-ICA flying from Belém-Val de Cans to Altamira, while on approach to land under fog at Altamira, descended below the approach path, collided with trees and crashed 850m short of the runway. Of the 41 passengers and crew, 23 died.[4][5]
- 25 January 1993: a TABA Fairchild Hiller FH-227 registration PT-LCS operating a cargo flight from Belém-Val de Cans to Altamira crashed into the jungle near Altamira during night-time approach procedures. The crew of 3 died.[6]
Access
The airport is located 7 km (4 mi) from downtown Altamira.
Future developments
Due to the construction of nearby Belo Monte Dam, Altamira Airport will undergo a major renovation, including the extension of the runway, and enlargement of the apron and passenger terminal. The renovation is expected to begin before the end of 2011.[7]
See also
References
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- Airport information for SBHT at World Aero Data. Data current as of October 2006.Source: DAFIF.
- Airport information for SBHT at Great Circle Mapper. Source: DAFIF (effective October 2006).
- Current weather for SBHT at NOAA/NWS
- Accident history for ATM at Aviation Safety Network
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