Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport (SBCA)
Medium airport · Cascavel, Paraná, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBCA |
| IATA | CAC |
| Elevation | 2,481 ft (756 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 25°0'1" W 53°30'4" -25.00032, -53.50121 |
| Location | Cascavel, Paraná, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 5,810 ft (1771 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport at a glance
Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport is a medium airport in Cascavel, Paraná, Brazil, known to airline systems as CAC. The field elevation of 2,481 ft (756 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBCA 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, 15/33, offers 5,810 ft (1771 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBCA 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 Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cataratas International Airport | SBFI | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Itaipú Airport | SGIB | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport | SARI | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Aeropuerto Nacional de Salto del Guaira | SGGR | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Guaraní International Airport | SGES | 144 km (78 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,481 ft field elevation of Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva 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 Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport
What is the ICAO code of Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport is SBCA, and its IATA code is CAC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport above sea level?
Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport sits at an elevation of 2,481 feet (756 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport located?
The airport lies at -25.0003, -53.5012 — in Cascavel, Paraná, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cataratas International Airport, about 119 km away.
Does SBCA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBCA 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 Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport?
Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 5,810 ft (1771 m) with a ASP surface.