Brigadeiro Camarão Airport (SBVH)
Medium airport · Vilhena, Rondônia, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Brigadeiro Camarão Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBVH |
| IATA | BVH |
| Elevation | 2,018 ft (615 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 12°41'40" W 60°5'54" -12.69440, -60.09830 |
| Location | Vilhena, Rondônia, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 8,530 ft (2600 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Brigadeiro Camarão Airport at a glance
Brigadeiro Camarão Airport is a medium airport in Vilhena, Rondônia, Brazil, known to airline systems as BVH. The field elevation of 2,018 ft (615 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBVH 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, 03/21, offers 8,530 ft (2600 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBVH 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 Brigadeiro Camarão Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| San Ignacio de Velasco Airport | SLSV | 425 km (230 NM) |
| Piloto Osvaldo Marques Dias Airport | SBAT | 537 km (290 NM) |
| Várzea Grande–Marechal Rondon International Airport | SBCY | 541 km (292 NM) |
| Teniente Av. Jorge Henrich Arauz Airport | SLTR | 572 km (309 NM) |
| Santa Ana Del Yacuma Airport | SLSA | 590 km (319 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Brigadeiro Camarão Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,018 ft field elevation of Brigadeiro Camarão 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 Brigadeiro Camarão Airport
What is the ICAO code of Brigadeiro Camarão Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Brigadeiro Camarão Airport is SBVH, and its IATA code is BVH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Brigadeiro Camarão Airport above sea level?
Brigadeiro Camarão Airport sits at an elevation of 2,018 feet (615 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Brigadeiro Camarão Airport located?
The airport lies at -12.6944, -60.0983 — in Vilhena, Rondônia, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is San Ignacio de Velasco Airport, about 425 km away.
Does SBVH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBVH 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 Brigadeiro Camarão Airport?
Brigadeiro Camarão Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 8,530 ft (2600 m) with a ASP surface.