Jacareacanga Airport (SBEK)
Medium airport · Jacareacanga, Pará, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Jacareacanga Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBEK |
| IATA | JCR |
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 6°13'59" W 57°46'37" -6.23316, -57.77690 |
| Location | Jacareacanga, Pará, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/26 | 5,249 ft (1600 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Jacareacanga Airport at a glance
Jacareacanga Airport is a medium airport in Jacareacanga, Pará, Brazil, known to airline systems as JCR. The field elevation of 295 ft (90 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBEK are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 8/26, offers 5,249 ft (1600 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 8 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBEK 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 Jacareacanga Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Itaituba Airport | SBIH | 296 km (160 NM) |
| Itacoatiara Airport | SBIC | 354 km (191 NM) |
| Manicoré Airport | SBMY | 390 km (211 NM) |
| Ponta Pelada Airport / Manaus Air Base | SBMN | 422 km (228 NM) |
| Eduardo Gomes International Airport | SBEG | 435 km (235 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Jacareacanga Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 295 ft field elevation of Jacareacanga 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 Jacareacanga Airport
What is the ICAO code of Jacareacanga Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Jacareacanga Airport is SBEK, and its IATA code is JCR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Jacareacanga Airport above sea level?
Jacareacanga Airport sits at an elevation of 295 feet (90 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Jacareacanga Airport located?
The airport lies at -6.2332, -57.7769 — in Jacareacanga, Pará, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Itaituba Airport, about 296 km away.
Does SBEK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBEK 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 Jacareacanga Airport?
Jacareacanga Airport has one runway. The longest, 8/26, measures 5,249 ft (1600 m) with a ASP surface.