Aracati Dragão do Mar Regional Airport (SBAC)
Medium airport · Aracati, Ceará, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Aracati Dragão do Mar Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBAC |
| IATA | ARX |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 4°34'8" W 37°48'18" -4.56890, -37.80513 |
| Location | Aracati, Ceará, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 5,906 ft (1800 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Aracati Dragão do Mar Regional Airport at a glance
Aracati Dragão do Mar Regional Airport is a medium airport in Aracati, Ceará, Brazil, known to airline systems as ARX. The field elevation of 128 ft (39 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBAC 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, 09/27, offers 5,906 ft (1800 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBAC 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 Aracati Dragão do Mar Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Russas - João de Deus Regional Airport | BR-2182 | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Dix-Sept Rosado Airport | SBMS | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Pinto Martins International Airport | SBFZ | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Quixadá Airport | SNQX | 139 km (75 NM) |
| Dr. Luciano de Arruda Coelho Regional Airport | SN6L | 289 km (156 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Aracati Dragão do Mar Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 128 ft field elevation of Aracati Dragão do Mar 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 Aracati Dragão do Mar Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Aracati Dragão do Mar Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Aracati Dragão do Mar Regional Airport is SBAC, and its IATA code is ARX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Aracati Dragão do Mar Regional Airport above sea level?
Aracati Dragão do Mar Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 128 feet (39 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Aracati Dragão do Mar Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at -4.5689, -37.8051 — in Aracati, Ceará, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Russas - João de Deus Regional Airport, about 48 km away.
Does SBAC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBAC 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 Aracati Dragão do Mar Regional Airport?
Aracati Dragão do Mar Regional Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 5,906 ft (1800 m) with a ASP surface.