Itaipú Airport (SGIB)
Medium airport · Itaipú, Alto Paraná Department, Paraguay
Airport data
| Name | Itaipú Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SGIB |
| Elevation | 762 ft (232 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 25°24'28" W 54°37'10" -25.40782, -54.61946 |
| Location | Itaipú, Alto Paraná Department, Paraguay |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 4,987 ft (1520 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Itaipú Airport at a glance
Itaipú Airport is a medium airport in Itaipú, Alto Paraná Department, Paraguay. The field elevation of 762 ft (232 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SGIB 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, 03/21, offers 4,987 ft (1520 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SGIB 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 Itaipú Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Guaraní International Airport | SGES | 23 km (12 NM) |
| Cataratas International Airport | SBFI | 24 km (13 NM) |
| Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport | SARI | 39 km (21 NM) |
| Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport | SBCA | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Aeropuerto Nacional de Salto del Guaira | SGGR | 155 km (84 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Itaipú Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 762 ft field elevation of Itaipú 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 14 airports and airfields we list for Paraguay — 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 Itaipú Airport
What is the ICAO code of Itaipú Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Itaipú Airport is SGIB, 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 Itaipú Airport above sea level?
Itaipú Airport sits at an elevation of 762 feet (232 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Itaipú Airport located?
The airport lies at -25.4078, -54.6195 — in Itaipú, Alto Paraná Department, Paraguay, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Guaraní International Airport, about 23 km away.
Does SGIB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SGIB 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 Itaipú Airport?
Itaipú Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 4,987 ft (1520 m) with a ASP surface.