João Durval Carneiro Airport (SDIY)
Medium airport · Feira de Santana, Bahia, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | João Durval Carneiro Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SDIY |
| IATA | FEC |
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 12°12'2" W 38°54'22" -12.20069, -38.90616 |
| Location | Feira de Santana, Bahia, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
João Durval Carneiro Airport at a glance
João Durval Carneiro Airport is a medium airport in Feira de Santana, Bahia, Brazil, known to airline systems as FEC. The field elevation of 781 ft (238 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SDIY 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, 13/31, offers 4,921 ft (1500 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SDIY 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 João Durval Carneiro Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport | SBSV | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Aracaju - Santa Maria Airport | SBAR | 241 km (130 NM) |
| Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport | SBIL | 291 km (157 NM) |
| Paulo Afonso Airport | SBUF | 319 km (172 NM) |
| Senador Nilo Coelho Airport | SBPL | 364 km (197 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for João Durval Carneiro Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 781 ft field elevation of João Durval Carneiro 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 João Durval Carneiro Airport
What is the ICAO code of João Durval Carneiro Airport?
The ICAO identifier of João Durval Carneiro Airport is SDIY, and its IATA code is FEC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is João Durval Carneiro Airport above sea level?
João Durval Carneiro Airport sits at an elevation of 781 feet (238 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is João Durval Carneiro Airport located?
The airport lies at -12.2007, -38.9062 — in Feira de Santana, Bahia, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport, about 101 km away.
Does SDIY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SDIY 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 João Durval Carneiro Airport?
João Durval Carneiro Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 4,921 ft (1500 m) with a ASP surface.