Campo Fontenelle (SBYS)
Medium airport · Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Campo Fontenelle |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBYS |
| Elevation | 1,968 ft (600 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 21°59'5" W 47°20'28" -21.98469, -47.34121 |
| Location | Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02C/20C | 6,923 ft (2110 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
| 02L/20R | 6,916 ft (2108 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
| 02R/20L | 6,916 ft (2108 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Campo Fontenelle at a glance
Campo Fontenelle is a medium airport in Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil. The field elevation of 1,968 ft (600 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBYS are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 02C/20C — offers 6,923 ft (2110 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02C points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBYS 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 Campo Fontenelle
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport | SBPC | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Araraquara Airport | SBAQ | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Leite Lopes Airport | SBRP | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Viracopos International Airport | SBKP | 116 km (63 NM) |
| São Paulo Catarina Executive Airport | SBJH | 161 km (87 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Campo Fontenelle
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,968 ft field elevation of Campo Fontenelle 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 Campo Fontenelle
What is the ICAO code of Campo Fontenelle?
The ICAO identifier of Campo Fontenelle is SBYS, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Campo Fontenelle above sea level?
Campo Fontenelle sits at an elevation of 1,968 feet (600 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Campo Fontenelle located?
The airport lies at -21.9847, -47.3412 — in Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport, about 81 km away.
Does SBYS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBYS 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 Campo Fontenelle?
Campo Fontenelle has 3 runways. The longest, 02C/20C, measures 6,923 ft (2110 m) with a ASP surface.