Barra do Garças Airport (SBBW)
Medium airport · Barra do Garças, Mato Grosso, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Barra do Garças Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBBW |
| IATA | BPG |
| Elevation | 1,147 ft (350 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 15°51'41" W 52°23'20" -15.86142, -52.38901 |
| Location | Barra do Garças, Mato Grosso, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/25 | 5,243 ft (1598 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Barra do Garças Airport at a glance
Barra do Garças Airport is a medium airport in Barra do Garças, Mato Grosso, Brazil, known to airline systems as BPG. The field elevation of 1,147 ft (350 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBBW 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, 7/25, offers 5,243 ft (1598 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 7 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBBW 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 Barra do Garças Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Maestro Marinho Franco Airport | SBRD | 262 km (141 NM) |
| Santa Genoveva International Airport | SBGO | 349 km (188 NM) |
| Anápolis Airbase | SBAN | 368 km (199 NM) |
| Várzea Grande–Marechal Rondon International Airport | SBCY | 400 km (216 NM) |
| Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport | SBBR | 478 km (258 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Barra do Garças Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,147 ft field elevation of Barra do Garças 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 Barra do Garças Airport
What is the ICAO code of Barra do Garças Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Barra do Garças Airport is SBBW, and its IATA code is BPG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Barra do Garças Airport above sea level?
Barra do Garças Airport sits at an elevation of 1,147 feet (350 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Barra do Garças Airport located?
The airport lies at -15.8614, -52.3890 — in Barra do Garças, Mato Grosso, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Maestro Marinho Franco Airport, about 262 km away.
Does SBBW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBBW 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 Barra do Garças Airport?
Barra do Garças Airport has one runway. The longest, 7/25, measures 5,243 ft (1598 m) with a ASP surface.