Presidente João Suassuna Airport (SBKG)
Medium airport · Campina Grande, Paraíba, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Presidente João Suassuna Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBKG |
| IATA | CPV |
| Elevation | 1,646 ft (502 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 7°16'11" W 35°53'46" -7.26966, -35.89606 |
| Location | Campina Grande, Paraíba, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 5,135 ft (1565 m) | 138 ft | ASP | No |
Presidente João Suassuna Airport at a glance
Presidente João Suassuna Airport is a medium airport in Campina Grande, Paraíba, Brazil, known to airline systems as CPV. The field elevation of 1,646 ft (502 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBKG 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 5,135 ft (1565 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 SBKG 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 Presidente João Suassuna Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport | SBJP | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport | SBRF | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Natal Air Force Base | SBNT | 167 km (90 NM) |
| Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport | SBSG | 177 km (96 NM) |
| Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport | SBMO | 250 km (135 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Presidente João Suassuna Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,646 ft field elevation of Presidente João Suassuna 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 Presidente João Suassuna Airport
What is the ICAO code of Presidente João Suassuna Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Presidente João Suassuna Airport is SBKG, and its IATA code is CPV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Presidente João Suassuna Airport above sea level?
Presidente João Suassuna Airport sits at an elevation of 1,646 feet (502 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Presidente João Suassuna Airport located?
The airport lies at -7.2697, -35.8961 — in Campina Grande, Paraíba, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport, about 105 km away.
Does SBKG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBKG 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 Presidente João Suassuna Airport?
Presidente João Suassuna Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 5,135 ft (1565 m) with a ASP surface.