Tancredo Neves International Airport (SBCF)
Large airport · Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Tancredo Neves International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBCF |
| IATA | CNF |
| Elevation | 2,721 ft (829 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 19°38'9" W 43°58'1" -19.63571, -43.96693 |
| Location | Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 11,811 ft (3600 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Tancredo Neves International Airport at a glance
Tancredo Neves International Airport is a large airport in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, known to airline systems as CNF. The field elevation of 2,721 ft (829 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBCF 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, 16/34, offers 11,811 ft (3600 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBCF 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 Tancredo Neves International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport | SBBH | 24 km (13 NM) |
| Usiminas Airport | SBIP | 156 km (84 NM) |
| Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport | SBBQ | 183 km (99 NM) |
| Coronel Altino Machado Airport | SBGV | 224 km (121 NM) |
| Presidente Itamar Franco Airport | SBZM | 225 km (122 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tancredo Neves International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,721 ft field elevation of Tancredo Neves International 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 Tancredo Neves International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tancredo Neves International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tancredo Neves International Airport is SBCF, and its IATA code is CNF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tancredo Neves International Airport above sea level?
Tancredo Neves International Airport sits at an elevation of 2,721 feet (829 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tancredo Neves International Airport located?
The airport lies at -19.6357, -43.9669 — in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport, about 24 km away.
Does SBCF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBCF 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 Tancredo Neves International Airport?
Tancredo Neves International Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 11,811 ft (3600 m) with a ASP surface.