Usiminas Airport (SBIP)
Medium airport · Ipatinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Usiminas Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBIP |
| IATA | IPN |
| Elevation | 786 ft (240 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 19°28'15" W 42°29'15" -19.47070, -42.48760 |
| Location | Ipatinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 6,575 ft (2004 m) | 148 ft | ASPH | Yes |
Usiminas Airport at a glance
Usiminas Airport is a medium airport in Ipatinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil, known to airline systems as IPN. The field elevation of 786 ft (240 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBIP 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, 05/23, offers 6,575 ft (2004 m) of asph surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBIP 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 Usiminas Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coronel Altino Machado Airport | SBGV | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Tancredo Neves International Airport | SBCF | 156 km (84 NM) |
| Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport | SBBH | 159 km (86 NM) |
| Presidente Itamar Franco Airport | SBZM | 238 km (129 NM) |
| Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport | SBBQ | 240 km (130 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Usiminas Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 786 ft field elevation of Usiminas 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 Usiminas Airport
What is the ICAO code of Usiminas Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Usiminas Airport is SBIP, and its IATA code is IPN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Usiminas Airport above sea level?
Usiminas Airport sits at an elevation of 786 feet (240 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Usiminas Airport located?
The airport lies at -19.4707, -42.4876 — in Ipatinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Coronel Altino Machado Airport, about 83 km away.
Does SBIP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBIP 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 Usiminas Airport?
Usiminas Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 6,575 ft (2004 m) with a ASPH surface.