Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport (SBBQ)
Medium airport · Barbacena, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBBQ |
| Elevation | 3,657 ft (1115 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 21°16'2" W 43°45'40" -21.26720, -43.76101 |
| Location | Barbacena, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 5,774 ft (1760 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport at a glance
Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport is a medium airport in Barbacena, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The field elevation of 3,657 ft (1115 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBBQ 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 5,774 ft (1760 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBBQ 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 Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Presidente Itamar Franco Airport | SBZM | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Francisco de Assis Airport | SBJF | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport | SBBH | 159 km (86 NM) |
| Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport | SBGL | 179 km (97 NM) |
| Major Brigadeiro Trompowsky Airport | SBVG | 181 km (98 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,657 ft field elevation of Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges 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 Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport
What is the ICAO code of Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport is SBBQ, 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 Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport above sea level?
Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport sits at an elevation of 3,657 feet (1115 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport located?
The airport lies at -21.2672, -43.7610 — in Barbacena, Minas Gerais, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Presidente Itamar Franco Airport, about 67 km away.
Does SBBQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBBQ 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 Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport?
Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 5,774 ft (1760 m) with a ASP surface.