Altamira Airport
Altamira Airport (IATA: ATM, ICAO: SBHT) is the airport serving Altamira, Brazil.
It is operated by Infraero.
History
The airport was inaugurated in 1979.
Airlines and destinations
Accidents and incidents
- 6 June 1990: TABA, a Fairchild Hiller FH-227 registration PT-ICA flying from Belém-Val de Cães to Altamira, while on approach to land at Altamira, descended below the approach path, collided with trees and crashed 850m short of the runway. Of the 43 passengers and crew, 22 died.[3]
- 25 January 1993:TABA, a Fairchild Hiller FH-227 registration PT-LCS operating a cargo flight from Belém-Val de Cães to Altamira crashed into the jungle near Altamira during night-time approach procedures. The crew of 3 died.[4]
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.[5]
See also
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