Carajás Airport (SBCJ)
Medium airport · Parauapebas, Pará, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Carajás Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBCJ |
| IATA | CKS |
| Elevation | 2,064 ft (629 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 6°7'4" W 50°0'12" -6.11784, -50.00337 |
| Location | Parauapebas, Pará, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Carajás Airport at a glance
Carajás Airport is a medium airport in Parauapebas, Pará, Brazil, known to airline systems as CKS. The field elevation of 2,064 ft (629 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBCJ 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, 10/28, offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBCJ 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 Carajás Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| João Correa da Rocha Airport | SBMA | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Araguaína Airport | SWGN | 231 km (125 NM) |
| Conceição do Araguaia Airport | SBAA | 260 km (140 NM) |
| Tucuruí Airport | SBTU | 261 km (141 NM) |
| Prefeito Renato Moreira Airport | SBIZ | 289 km (156 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Carajás Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,064 ft field elevation of Carajás 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 Carajás Airport
What is the ICAO code of Carajás Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Carajás Airport is SBCJ, and its IATA code is CKS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Carajás Airport above sea level?
Carajás Airport sits at an elevation of 2,064 feet (629 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Carajás Airport located?
The airport lies at -6.1178, -50.0034 — in Parauapebas, Pará, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is João Correa da Rocha Airport, about 127 km away.
Does SBCJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBCJ 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 Carajás Airport?
Carajás Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a ASP surface.