Anápolis Airbase (SBAN)
Medium airport · Anápolis, Goiás, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Anápolis Airbase |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBAN |
| Elevation | 3,731 ft (1137 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 16°13'45" W 48°57'51" -16.22920, -48.96430 |
| Location | Anápolis, Goiás, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06L/24R | 10,827 ft (3300 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
| 06R/24L | 7,326 ft (2233 m) | 72 ft | ASP | No |
Anápolis Airbase at a glance
Anápolis Airbase is a medium airport in Anápolis, Goiás, Brazil. The field elevation of 3,731 ft (1137 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBAN are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 06L/24R — offers 10,827 ft (3300 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06L points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBAN 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 Anápolis Airbase
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Genoveva International Airport | SBGO | 52 km (28 NM) |
| Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport | SBBR | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Ten. Cel. Aviador César Bombonato Airport | SBUL | 305 km (165 NM) |
| Minaçu Airport | SWIQ | 309 km (167 NM) |
| Barra do Garças Airport | SBBW | 368 km (199 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Anápolis Airbase
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,731 ft field elevation of Anápolis Airbase 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 Anápolis Airbase
What is the ICAO code of Anápolis Airbase?
The ICAO identifier of Anápolis Airbase is SBAN, 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 Anápolis Airbase above sea level?
Anápolis Airbase sits at an elevation of 3,731 feet (1137 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Anápolis Airbase located?
The airport lies at -16.2292, -48.9643 — in Anápolis, Goiás, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Santa Genoveva International Airport, about 52 km away.
Does SBAN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBAN 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 Anápolis Airbase?
Anápolis Airbase has 2 runways. The longest, 06L/24R, measures 10,827 ft (3300 m) with a ASP surface.