Romeu Zema Airport (SBAX)
Medium airport · Araxá, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Romeu Zema Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBAX |
| IATA | AAX |
| Elevation | 3,276 ft (999 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 19°33'48" W 46°57'37" -19.56320, -46.96040 |
| Location | Araxá, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 6,234 ft (1900 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Romeu Zema Airport at a glance
Romeu Zema Airport is a medium airport in Araxá, Minas Gerais, Brazil, known to airline systems as AAX. The field elevation of 3,276 ft (999 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBAX 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, 16/34, offers 6,234 ft (1900 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBAX 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 Romeu Zema Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mário de Almeida Franco Airport | SBUR | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Ten. Cel. Aviador César Bombonato Airport | SBUL | 153 km (83 NM) |
| Leite Lopes Airport | SBRP | 194 km (105 NM) |
| Chafei Amsei Airport | SNBA | 205 km (111 NM) |
| Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport | SBPC | 257 km (139 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Romeu Zema Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,276 ft field elevation of Romeu Zema 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 Romeu Zema Airport
What is the ICAO code of Romeu Zema Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Romeu Zema Airport is SBAX, and its IATA code is AAX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Romeu Zema Airport above sea level?
Romeu Zema Airport sits at an elevation of 3,276 feet (999 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Romeu Zema Airport located?
The airport lies at -19.5632, -46.9604 — in Araxá, Minas Gerais, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mário de Almeida Franco Airport, about 108 km away.
Does SBAX publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBAX 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 Romeu Zema Airport?
Romeu Zema Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 6,234 ft (1900 m) with a ASP surface.