Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport (SBCX)
Medium airport · Caxias Do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBCX |
| IATA | CXJ |
| Elevation | 2,472 ft (753 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 29°11'50" W 51°11'16" -29.19718, -51.18765 |
| Location | Caxias Do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 5,479 ft (1670 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport at a glance
Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport is a medium airport in Caxias Do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, known to airline systems as CXJ. The field elevation of 2,472 ft (753 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBCX 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 5,479 ft (1670 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 SBCX 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 Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Canoas Air Force Base | SBCO | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport | SBPA | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Lauro Kurtz Airport | SBPF | 154 km (83 NM) |
| Forquilhinha - Criciúma Airport | SSIM | 179 km (97 NM) |
| Lages Airport | SBLJ | 181 km (98 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,472 ft field elevation of Hugo Cantergiani Regional 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 Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport is SBCX, and its IATA code is CXJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport above sea level?
Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 2,472 feet (753 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at -29.1972, -51.1876 — in Caxias Do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Canoas Air Force Base, about 83 km away.
Does SBCX publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBCX 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 Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport?
Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 5,479 ft (1670 m) with a ASP surface.