Tarauacá Airport (SBTK)
Medium airport · Tarauacá, Acre, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Tarauacá Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBTK |
| IATA | TRQ |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 8°9'20" W 70°46'59" -8.15553, -70.78298 |
| Location | Tarauacá, Acre, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 3,707 ft (1130 m) | 46 ft | ASP | No |
Tarauacá Airport at a glance
Tarauacá Airport is a medium airport in Tarauacá, Acre, Brazil, known to airline systems as TRQ. The field elevation of 646 ft (197 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBTK 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, 14/32, offers 3,707 ft (1130 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBTK 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 Tarauacá Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cruzeiro do Sul Airport | SBCZ | 227 km (123 NM) |
| Rio Branco-Plácido de Castro International Airport | SBRB | 370 km (200 NM) |
| Capitán Aníbal Arab Airport | SLCO | 388 km (210 NM) |
| Iberia Airport | SPBR | 389 km (210 NM) |
| Cap FAP David Abenzur Rengifo International Airport | SPCL | 418 km (226 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tarauacá Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 646 ft field elevation of Tarauacá 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 Tarauacá Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tarauacá Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tarauacá Airport is SBTK, and its IATA code is TRQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tarauacá Airport above sea level?
Tarauacá Airport sits at an elevation of 646 feet (197 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tarauacá Airport located?
The airport lies at -8.1555, -70.7830 — in Tarauacá, Acre, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cruzeiro do Sul Airport, about 227 km away.
Does SBTK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBTK 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 Tarauacá Airport?
Tarauacá Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 3,707 ft (1130 m) with a ASP surface.