Viracopos International Airport (SBKP)
Large airport · Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Viracopos International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBKP |
| IATA | VCP |
| Elevation | 2,170 ft (661 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 23°0'27" W 47°8'4" -23.00740, -47.13450 |
| Location | Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 10,630 ft (3240 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Viracopos International Airport at a glance
Viracopos International Airport is a large airport in Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil, known to airline systems as VCP. The field elevation of 2,170 ft (661 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBKP 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 10,630 ft (3240 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBKP 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 Viracopos International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| São Paulo Catarina Executive Airport | SBJH | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Campo de Marte Airport | SBMT | 75 km (41 NM) |
| São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport | SBGR | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport | SBSP | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Campo Fontenelle | SBYS | 116 km (63 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Viracopos International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,170 ft field elevation of Viracopos International 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 Viracopos International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Viracopos International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Viracopos International Airport is SBKP, and its IATA code is VCP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Viracopos International Airport above sea level?
Viracopos International Airport sits at an elevation of 2,170 feet (661 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Viracopos International Airport located?
The airport lies at -23.0074, -47.1345 — in Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is São Paulo Catarina Executive Airport, about 47 km away.
Does SBKP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBKP 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 Viracopos International Airport?
Viracopos International Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 10,630 ft (3240 m) with a ASP surface.