Bacacheri Airport (SBBI)
Medium airport · Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Bacacheri Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBBI |
| IATA | BFH |
| Elevation | 3,057 ft (932 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 25°24'18" W 49°13'55" -25.40510, -49.23200 |
| Location | Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 4,560 ft (1390 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bacacheri Airport at a glance
Bacacheri Airport is a medium airport in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil, known to airline systems as BFH. The field elevation of 3,057 ft (932 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBBI 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, 18/36, offers 4,560 ft (1390 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBBI 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 Bacacheri Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Curitiba-Afonso Pena International Airport | SBCT | 15 km (8 NM) |
| Ponta Grossa Airport - Comandante Antonio Amilton Beraldo | SBPG | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Lauro Carneiro de Loyola Airport | SBJV | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Ministro Victor Konder International Airport | SBNF | 174 km (94 NM) |
| Telêmaco Borba Airport | SSVL | 187 km (101 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bacacheri Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,057 ft field elevation of Bacacheri 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 Bacacheri Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bacacheri Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bacacheri Airport is SBBI, and its IATA code is BFH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bacacheri Airport above sea level?
Bacacheri Airport sits at an elevation of 3,057 feet (932 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bacacheri Airport located?
The airport lies at -25.4051, -49.2320 — in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Curitiba-Afonso Pena International Airport, about 15 km away.
Does SBBI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBBI 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 Bacacheri Airport?
Bacacheri Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 4,560 ft (1390 m) with a ASP surface.