Cruzeiro do Sul Airport (SBCZ)
Medium airport · Cruzeiro Do Sul, Acre, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Cruzeiro do Sul Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBCZ |
| IATA | CZS |
| Elevation | 637 ft (194 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 7°35'60" W 72°46'10" -7.59991, -72.76950 |
| Location | Cruzeiro Do Sul, Acre, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 7,874 ft (2400 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Cruzeiro do Sul Airport at a glance
Cruzeiro do Sul Airport is a medium airport in Cruzeiro Do Sul, Acre, Brazil, known to airline systems as CZS. The field elevation of 637 ft (194 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBCZ 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 7,874 ft (2400 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 SBCZ 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 Cruzeiro do Sul Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cap FAP David Abenzur Rengifo International Airport | SPCL | 217 km (117 NM) |
| Tarauacá Airport | SBTK | 227 km (123 NM) |
| Teniente General Gerardo Pérez Pinedo Airport | SPAY | 365 km (197 NM) |
| Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport | SPMS | 416 km (225 NM) |
| Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes Airport | SPST | 416 km (225 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cruzeiro do Sul Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 637 ft field elevation of Cruzeiro do Sul 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 Cruzeiro do Sul Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cruzeiro do Sul Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cruzeiro do Sul Airport is SBCZ, and its IATA code is CZS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cruzeiro do Sul Airport above sea level?
Cruzeiro do Sul Airport sits at an elevation of 637 feet (194 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cruzeiro do Sul Airport located?
The airport lies at -7.5999, -72.7695 — in Cruzeiro Do Sul, Acre, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cap FAP David Abenzur Rengifo International Airport, about 217 km away.
Does SBCZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBCZ 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 Cruzeiro do Sul Airport?
Cruzeiro do Sul Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 7,874 ft (2400 m) with a ASP surface.