Umberto Modiano Airport (SSBZ)
Medium airport · Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Umberto Modiano Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBBZ |
| IATA | BZC |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 22°46'15" W 41°57'47" -22.77088, -41.96308 |
| Location | Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/25 | 4,265 ft (1300 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Umberto Modiano Airport at a glance
Umberto Modiano Airport is a medium airport in Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, known to airline systems as BZC. The field elevation of 10 ft (3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SSBZ 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, 7/25, offers 4,265 ft (1300 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 7 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SSBZ 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 Umberto Modiano Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Macaé Benedito Lacerda Airport | SBME | 52 km (28 NM) |
| Santos Dumont Airport | SBRJ | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport | SBGL | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Bartolomeu Lisandro Airport | SBCP | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Campo Délio Jardim de Mattos Airport | SBAF | 146 km (79 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Umberto Modiano Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 10 ft field elevation of Umberto Modiano 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 Umberto Modiano Airport
What is the ICAO code of Umberto Modiano Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Umberto Modiano Airport is SBBZ, and its IATA code is BZC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Umberto Modiano Airport above sea level?
Umberto Modiano Airport sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Umberto Modiano Airport located?
The airport lies at -22.7709, -41.9631 — in Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Macaé Benedito Lacerda Airport, about 52 km away.
Does SSBZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SSBZ 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 Umberto Modiano Airport?
Umberto Modiano Airport has one runway. The longest, 7/25, measures 4,265 ft (1300 m) with a ASP surface.