Maestro Marinho Franco Airport (SBRD)
Medium airport · Rondonópolis, Mato Grosso, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Maestro Marinho Franco Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBRD |
| IATA | ROO |
| Elevation | 1,467 ft (447 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 16°35'3" W 54°43'29" -16.58429, -54.72480 |
| Location | Rondonópolis, Mato Grosso, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 6,070 ft (1850 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Maestro Marinho Franco Airport at a glance
Maestro Marinho Franco Airport is a medium airport in Rondonópolis, Mato Grosso, Brazil, known to airline systems as ROO. The field elevation of 1,467 ft (447 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBRD 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, 02/20, offers 6,070 ft (1850 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBRD 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 Maestro Marinho Franco Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Várzea Grande–Marechal Rondon International Airport | SBCY | 181 km (98 NM) |
| Barra do Garças Airport | SBBW | 262 km (141 NM) |
| Corumbá International Airport | SBCR | 413 km (223 NM) |
| Capitán Av. Salvador Ogaya G. airport | SLPS | 422 km (228 NM) |
| Campo Grande Airport | SBCG | 432 km (233 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Maestro Marinho Franco Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,467 ft field elevation of Maestro Marinho Franco 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 Maestro Marinho Franco Airport
What is the ICAO code of Maestro Marinho Franco Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Maestro Marinho Franco Airport is SBRD, and its IATA code is ROO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Maestro Marinho Franco Airport above sea level?
Maestro Marinho Franco Airport sits at an elevation of 1,467 feet (447 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Maestro Marinho Franco Airport located?
The airport lies at -16.5843, -54.7248 — in Rondonópolis, Mato Grosso, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Várzea Grande–Marechal Rondon International Airport, about 181 km away.
Does SBRD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBRD 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 Maestro Marinho Franco Airport?
Maestro Marinho Franco Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 6,070 ft (1850 m) with a ASP surface.