Dix-Sept Rosado Airport (SBMS)
Medium airport · Mossoró, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Dix-Sept Rosado Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBMS |
| IATA | MVF |
| Elevation | 76 ft (23 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 5°12'7" W 37°21'51" -5.20192, -37.36430 |
| Location | Mossoró, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/23 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Dix-Sept Rosado Airport at a glance
Dix-Sept Rosado Airport is a medium airport in Mossoró, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, known to airline systems as MVF. The field elevation of 76 ft (23 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBMS 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, 5/23, offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 5 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBMS 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 Dix-Sept Rosado Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Russas - João de Deus Regional Airport | BR-2182 | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Aracati Dragão do Mar Regional Airport | SBAC | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Quixadá Airport | SNQX | 181 km (98 NM) |
| Pinto Martins International Airport | SBFZ | 205 km (111 NM) |
| Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport | SBSG | 230 km (124 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dix-Sept Rosado Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 76 ft field elevation of Dix-Sept Rosado 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 Dix-Sept Rosado Airport
What is the ICAO code of Dix-Sept Rosado Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dix-Sept Rosado Airport is SBMS, and its IATA code is MVF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dix-Sept Rosado Airport above sea level?
Dix-Sept Rosado Airport sits at an elevation of 76 feet (23 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dix-Sept Rosado Airport located?
The airport lies at -5.2019, -37.3643 — in Mossoró, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Russas - João de Deus Regional Airport, about 77 km away.
Does SBMS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBMS 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 Dix-Sept Rosado Airport?
Dix-Sept Rosado Airport has one runway. The longest, 5/23, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a ASP surface.