Chafei Amsei Airport (SNBA)
Medium airport · Barretos, São Paulo, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Chafei Amsei Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBBT |
| IATA | BAT |
| Elevation | 1,903 ft (580 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 20°35'5" W 48°35'39" -20.58463, -48.59412 |
| Location | Barretos, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 5,906 ft (1800 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Chafei Amsei Airport at a glance
Chafei Amsei Airport is a medium airport in Barretos, São Paulo, Brazil, known to airline systems as BAT. The field elevation of 1,903 ft (580 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SNBA 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, 08/26, offers 5,906 ft (1800 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SNBA 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 Chafei Amsei Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prof. Eribelto Manoel Reino State Airport | SBSR | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Leite Lopes Airport | SBRP | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Mário de Almeida Franco Airport | SBUR | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Araraquara Airport | SBAQ | 145 km (78 NM) |
| Lins Airport | SWXQ | 168 km (91 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Chafei Amsei Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,903 ft field elevation of Chafei Amsei 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 Chafei Amsei Airport
What is the ICAO code of Chafei Amsei Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Chafei Amsei Airport is SBBT, and its IATA code is BAT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Chafei Amsei Airport above sea level?
Chafei Amsei Airport sits at an elevation of 1,903 feet (580 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Chafei Amsei Airport located?
The airport lies at -20.5846, -48.5941 — in Barretos, São Paulo, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Prof. Eribelto Manoel Reino State Airport, about 88 km away.
Does SNBA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SNBA 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 Chafei Amsei Airport?
Chafei Amsei Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 5,906 ft (1800 m) with a ASP surface.