Marabá Airport – MAB
The Marabá Airport is located in Maraba, Brazil. The public airport is owned by the local government and is operated by Infraero, which is Brazilian government corporation that was founded in the 1970s and is responsible for operating the main commercial airports in the country. Marabá Airport works under the IATA code MAB and the ICAO code SBMA. It sits at an elevation of 357 feet above mean sea level and its coordinates are 05°22′04″S 049°08′18″W. There is one runway and it measures 6,562 feet and has an asphalt surface. In 2015, the airport handled a total of 397,169 passengers and over 1,600 metric tons of cargo.
Best Time to Visit
The airport was opened to public use in the 1970 sand was inaugurated in 1978. Airlines that operate in Marabá Airport include Azul Brazilian Airlines, Gol Airlines, and LATAM Brazil. The busiest destinations for these airlines include Brasilia, Belem, and Carajas. The airport is found less than 3 miles from downtown Maraba. Maraba is a municipality located in the state of Para, Brazil. Cities, towns, villages, and suburbs found near the airport include Maraba, Itupiranga, and Sao Geraldo Do Araguaia.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are a number of great hotels located in the area that is served by the Marabá Airport. Two of the best-rated ones are the Hotel Del Principe and the Golden Ville. Both hotels offer complimentary wireless internet connection and superb amenities. Another guest favorite is the Hotel e Restaurante Tauari.
An alternate airport for Marabá Airport is the Carajas Airport, which is located in Paraupebas, Brazil.
