# Tucuruí Airport (TUR)

> Tucuruí, BR · IATA: TUR · ICAO: SBTU · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `TUR` |
| ICAO | `SBTU` |
| City | Tucuruí |
| Country | BR |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 253 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | -3.78601, -49.72030 |

## Description

Set in southern Pará on the Tocantins River, Tucuruí is best known for one of the world's largest hydroelectric dams, which shapes the local economy. Tucuruí Airport (TUR) is a regional field handling mainly passenger and administrative traffic tied to the power-plant region. It has no significant air cargo terminal, so commercial shipments are typically consolidated by road or routed to Belém International Airport (BEL). Road access runs via the BR-422 federal highway, complemented by the Tocantins waterway long used for bulk transport. TUR therefore functions as a passenger and supply link rather than a freight platform.

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*Freight Academy — Airport Profile: [https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/tucurui-airport-tur](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/tucurui-airport-tur)*

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