Barcelos Airport (SWBC) — Barcelos, Amazonas

Cast off into the fishing capital of the Rio Negro. SWBC serves Barcelos, a riverside town on the right bank of the Rio Negro in central Amazonas — world-renowned for its peacock bass sport fishing and as a hub for the region's ornamental fish trade. Surrounded by black-water rivers and flooded forest, it's a quiet gateway to one of the Amazon's most sought-after wilderness destinations.

Airport data

• Location: Barcelos, Amazonas, Brazil
• ICAO / IATA: SWBC / BAZ
• Runway: 09/27 — approx. 1,500 × 30 m, asphalt
• Elevation: 112 ft (34 m)
• Time zone: UTC-4

A bit of history

Lying about 390 km upriver from Manaus, Barcelos sits right by the water, just a short hop from the town center. Its single runway keeps the community connected with regional flights to Manaus and brings in anglers and travelers chasing the legendary fishing of the upper Rio Negro — perfect for bush flying, regional hops, and scenic runs over the flooded forest.

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