Comandante Gustavo Kraemer Airport (SBBG)
Medium airport · Bagé, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Comandante Gustavo Kraemer Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBBG |
| IATA | BGX |
| Elevation | 600 ft (183 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 31°23'26" W 54°6'44" -31.39050, -54.11220 |
| Location | Bagé, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 3,770 ft (1149 m) | 148 ft | GRS | No |
| 6/24 | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 98 ft | CON | Yes |
Comandante Gustavo Kraemer Airport at a glance
Comandante Gustavo Kraemer Airport is a medium airport in Bagé, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, known to airline systems as BGX. The field elevation of 600 ft (183 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBBG 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 — 6/24 — offers 4,921 ft (1500 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 6 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBBG 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 Comandante Gustavo Kraemer Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pres. Gral. Óscar D. Gestido Binational Airport | SURV | 138 km (75 NM) |
| João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport | SBPK | 173 km (93 NM) |
| Santa Maria Airport | SBSM | 191 km (103 NM) |
| Santa Bernardina International Airport | SUDU | 313 km (169 NM) |
| Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport | SBPA | 322 km (174 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Comandante Gustavo Kraemer Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 600 ft field elevation of Comandante Gustavo Kraemer 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 Comandante Gustavo Kraemer Airport
What is the ICAO code of Comandante Gustavo Kraemer Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Comandante Gustavo Kraemer Airport is SBBG, and its IATA code is BGX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Comandante Gustavo Kraemer Airport above sea level?
Comandante Gustavo Kraemer Airport sits at an elevation of 600 feet (183 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Comandante Gustavo Kraemer Airport located?
The airport lies at -31.3905, -54.1122 — in Bagé, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pres. Gral. Óscar D. Gestido Binational Airport, about 138 km away.
Does SBBG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBBG 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 Comandante Gustavo Kraemer Airport?
Comandante Gustavo Kraemer Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 6/24, measures 4,921 ft (1500 m) with a CON surface.