Airports / Brazil / OYK
Oiapoque Airport.
Oiapoque, Brazil · 53 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Google rating
36 ratings
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Operators based
53
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
3 nm
To the nearest alternate
Saint-Georges-de-l'Oyapock Airport (OYP).
Overview
Oiapoque Airport, listed as SBOI / OYK, is a mid-sized airport in Oiapoque, Brazil. The airport sits 53 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into OYK for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Saint-Georges-de-l'Oyapock Airport (OYP, 3 nm), Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport (CAY, 67 nm), and Maripasoula Airport (MPY, 135 nm). With a single 3,937-foot paved runway, OYK can typically accommodate aircraft as large as light jets.
Charter pricing from OYK depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Oiapoque.
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Field capability
ICAO
SBOI
IATA
OYK
FAA / Local
AP0002
Elevation
53 ft
Coordinates
3.8541° N · 51.7971° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Brazil fields
state range 8–4,138 ft
At 53 ft, OYK sits lower than 86% of the 138 Brazil fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 3,937 ft
- 3/213,937 ft × 98 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 3,937 ft
OYK's 3,937 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 3nmOYPSaint-Georges-de-l'Oyapock AirportSaint-Georges-de-l'Oyapock
- 67nmCAYCayenne – Félix Eboué AirportMatoury
- 135nmMPYMaripasoula AirportMaripasoula
- 166nmLDXSaint-Laurent-du-Maroni AirportSaint-Laurent-du-Maroni
- 224nmPBMJohan Adolf Pengel International AirportParamaribo
- 232nmMCPMacapá - Alberto Alcolumbre International AirportMacapá
Location
Open the full mapSBOI · Oiapoque Airport · Oiapoque, Brazil
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from OYK on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 2,104 nm | 5h 18m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 2,125 nm | 5h 21m |
| New York (TEB) | 2,525 nm | 6h 16m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 2,529 nm | 6h 17m |
| Boston (BED) | 2,542 nm | 6h 19m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 2,733 nm | 6h 45m |
| Houston (HOU) | 2,913 nm | 7h 10m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 2,996 nm | 7h 22m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use OYK?
- Oiapoque Airport's longest paved runway is 3,937 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at OYK?
- Oiapoque Airport has one runway; the longest measures 3,937 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to OYK?
- The closest alternate is Saint-Georges-de-l'Oyapock Airport (OYP), about 3 nm away, followed by Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport (CAY) at 67 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from OYK to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 5h 18m (2,104 nm), Palm Beach about 5h 21m (2,125 nm), New York about 6h 16m (2,525 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.