Araçatuba Airport (SBAU)
Medium airport · Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Araçatuba Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBAU |
| IATA | ARU |
| Elevation | 1,358 ft (414 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 21°8'29" W 50°25'28" -21.14148, -50.42457 |
| Location | Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/23 | 6,955 ft (2120 m) | 115 ft | ASP | Yes |
Araçatuba Airport at a glance
Araçatuba Airport is a medium airport in Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil, known to airline systems as ARU. The field elevation of 1,358 ft (414 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBAU are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 5/23, offers 6,955 ft (2120 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 5 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBAU 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 Araçatuba Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lins Airport | SWXQ | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Prof. Eribelto Manoel Reino State Airport | SBSR | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Frank Miloye Milenkowichi–Marília State Airport | SBML | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Presidente Prudente Airport | SBDN | 155 km (84 NM) |
| Bauru/Arealva–Moussa Nakhal Tobias State Airport | SBAE | 180 km (97 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Araçatuba Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,358 ft field elevation of Araçatuba 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 Araçatuba Airport
What is the ICAO code of Araçatuba Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Araçatuba Airport is SBAU, and its IATA code is ARU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Araçatuba Airport above sea level?
Araçatuba Airport sits at an elevation of 1,358 feet (414 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Araçatuba Airport located?
The airport lies at -21.1415, -50.4246 — in Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lins Airport, about 92 km away.
Does SBAU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBAU 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 Araçatuba Airport?
Araçatuba Airport has one runway. The longest, 5/23, measures 6,955 ft (2120 m) with a ASP surface.