Oiapoque Airport (SBOI)
Medium airport · Oiapoque, Amapá, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Oiapoque Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBOI |
| IATA | OYK |
| Elevation | 53 ft (16 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 3°51'15" W 51°47'49" 3.85412, -51.79706 |
| Location | Oiapoque, Amapá, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/21 | 3,937 ft (1200 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Oiapoque Airport at a glance
Oiapoque Airport is a medium airport in Oiapoque, Amapá, Brazil, known to airline systems as OYK. The field elevation of 53 ft (16 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBOI are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 3/21, offers 3,937 ft (1200 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 3 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBOI shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Oiapoque Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saint-Georges-de-l'Oyapock Airport | SOOG | 5 km (3 NM) |
| Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport | SOCA | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Maripasoula Airport | SOOA | 250 km (135 NM) |
| Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Airport | SOOM | 307 km (166 NM) |
| Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport | SMJP | 416 km (225 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Oiapoque Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 53 ft field elevation of Oiapoque Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 138 airports and airfields we list for Brazil — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Oiapoque Airport
What is the ICAO code of Oiapoque Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Oiapoque Airport is SBOI, and its IATA code is OYK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Oiapoque Airport above sea level?
Oiapoque Airport sits at an elevation of 53 feet (16 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Oiapoque Airport located?
The airport lies at 3.8541, -51.7971 — in Oiapoque, Amapá, Brazil, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Saint-Georges-de-l'Oyapock Airport, about 5 km away.
Does SBOI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBOI appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Oiapoque Airport?
Oiapoque Airport has one runway. The longest, 3/21, measures 3,937 ft (1200 m) with a ASP surface.