Bom Jesus da Lapa Airport (SBLP)
Medium airport · Bom Jesus da Lapa, Bahia, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Bom Jesus da Lapa Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBLP |
| IATA | LAZ |
| Elevation | 1,454 ft (443 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 13°15'44" W 43°24'29" -13.26210, -43.40810 |
| Location | Bom Jesus da Lapa, Bahia, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 3,973 ft (1211 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Bom Jesus da Lapa Airport at a glance
Bom Jesus da Lapa Airport is a medium airport in Bom Jesus da Lapa, Bahia, Brazil, known to airline systems as LAZ. The field elevation of 1,454 ft (443 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBLP 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, 18/36, offers 3,973 ft (1211 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBLP 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 Bom Jesus da Lapa Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glauber de Andrade Rocha Airport | SBVC | 325 km (176 NM) |
| Mário Ribeiro Airport | SBMK | 386 km (208 NM) |
| João Durval Carneiro Airport | SDIY | 502 km (271 NM) |
| Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport | SBIL | 503 km (272 NM) |
| Minaçu Airport | SWIQ | 519 km (280 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bom Jesus da Lapa Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,454 ft field elevation of Bom Jesus da Lapa 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 Bom Jesus da Lapa Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bom Jesus da Lapa Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bom Jesus da Lapa Airport is SBLP, and its IATA code is LAZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bom Jesus da Lapa Airport above sea level?
Bom Jesus da Lapa Airport sits at an elevation of 1,454 feet (443 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bom Jesus da Lapa Airport located?
The airport lies at -13.2621, -43.4081 — in Bom Jesus da Lapa, Bahia, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Glauber de Andrade Rocha Airport, about 325 km away.
Does SBLP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBLP 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 Bom Jesus da Lapa Airport?
Bom Jesus da Lapa Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 3,973 ft (1211 m) with a ASP surface.