Tabatinga Airport
Airport Airport
Tabatinga Airport (Tabatinga, Amazonas) is a small regional airport serving the border town of Tabatinga and nearby Leticia (Colombia). It primarily handles domestic/regional flights linking Amazon towns and the state capital.
Terminal Guide for Tabatinga Airport #
The airport has a single, compact terminal with basic check-in and arrival areas, limited seating and small concession points. Facilities are scaled to regional operations - expect simple security screening and short walking distances between curbside and the departure area.
Getting to and From Tabatinga Airport #
The airport is located within walking or a short taxi ride of Tabatinga town centre; travel times to local hotels are typically under 10 minutes.
- Rail/metro: none.
- Buses: local minibuses and informal shuttles operate in town; schedules vary.
- Taxis/moto-taxis: common for short trips to Tabatinga and across to Leticia; fares are low but vary by vehicle and negotiation.
- Cross-border: Leticia (Colombia) is adjacent - transfers between Tabatinga and Leticia are short but passport and migration checks may be required depending on direction.
- Driving: local roads serve the airport; driving times to nearby towns are short (typically <15 minutes).
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Tabatinga Airport #
Facilities are basic: a few small food or kiosk-style vendors, simple seating and toilets. Wi‑Fi and lounges are generally not available or are intermittent. Expect limited or no ATMs; buy essentials in town before arriving. Assistance for passengers with reduced mobility is usually available on request but should be arranged in advance with your carrier.
Tips for Tabatinga Airport #
- If you plan to cross to Leticia (Colombia), carry your passport and be prepared for border formalities on arrival/departure.
- Tabatinga is a small regional airport - expect limited amenities and bring snacks or purchases from town before departure.
- Taxi or moto-taxi fares into Tabatinga/Leticia are short but negotiate price in advance or ask your hotel to arrange a transfer.
Weather & Climate near Tabatinga Airport #
Tabatinga Airport's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 21°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2839 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (318 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (294 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (303 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (304 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (238 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (176 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (138 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (136 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (176 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (235 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (257 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (264 mm) and mostly overcast skies.