Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport (SBIL)
Medium airport · Ilhéus, Bahia, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBIL |
| IATA | IOS |
| Elevation | 15 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 14°48'57" W 39°2'0" -14.81593, -39.03346 |
| Location | Ilhéus, Bahia, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 5,174 ft (1577 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport at a glance
Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport is a medium airport in Ilhéus, Bahia, Brazil, known to airline systems as IOS. The field elevation of 15 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBIL 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, 11/29, offers 5,174 ft (1577 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBIL 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 Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Porto Seguro International Airport | SBPS | 180 km (97 NM) |
| Glauber de Andrade Rocha Airport | SBVC | 202 km (109 NM) |
| Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport | SBSV | 226 km (122 NM) |
| João Durval Carneiro Airport | SDIY | 291 km (157 NM) |
| Caravelas Airport | SSCV | 316 km (171 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 15 ft field elevation of Bahia - Jorge Amado 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 Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport is SBIL, and its IATA code is IOS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport above sea level?
Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport sits at an elevation of 15 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport located?
The airport lies at -14.8159, -39.0335 — in Ilhéus, Bahia, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Porto Seguro International Airport, about 180 km away.
Does SBIL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBIL 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 Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport?
Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 5,174 ft (1577 m) with a ASP surface.