Russas - João de Deus Regional Airport (BR-2182)
Medium airport · Russas, Ceará, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Russas - João de Deus Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | BR-2182 |
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 4°56'50" W 38°0'30" -4.94727, -38.00820 |
| Location | Russas, Ceará, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/25 | 3,527 ft (1075 m) | 89 ft | ASP | No |
Russas - João de Deus Regional Airport at a glance
Russas - João de Deus Regional Airport is a medium airport in Russas, Ceará, Brazil. The field elevation of 115 ft (35 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at BR-2182 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, 7/25, offers 3,527 ft (1075 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 7 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for BR-2182 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 Russas - João de Deus Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aracati Dragão do Mar Regional Airport | SBAC | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Dix-Sept Rosado Airport | SBMS | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Quixadá Airport | SNQX | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Pinto Martins International Airport | SBFZ | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Dr. Luciano de Arruda Coelho Regional Airport | SN6L | 288 km (156 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Russas - João de Deus Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 115 ft field elevation of Russas - João de Deus Regional 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 Russas - João de Deus Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Russas - João de Deus Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Russas - João de Deus Regional Airport is BR-2182, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Russas - João de Deus Regional Airport above sea level?
Russas - João de Deus Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 115 feet (35 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Russas - João de Deus Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at -4.9473, -38.0082 — in Russas, Ceará, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Aracati Dragão do Mar Regional Airport, about 48 km away.
Does BR-2182 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for BR-2182 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 Russas - João de Deus Regional Airport?
Russas - João de Deus Regional Airport has one runway. The longest, 7/25, measures 3,527 ft (1075 m) with a ASP surface.