Caravelas Airport (SSCV)
Medium airport · Caravelas, Bahia, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Caravelas Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBCV |
| IATA | CRQ |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 17°39'8" W 39°15'11" -17.65230, -39.25310 |
| Location | Caravelas, Bahia, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/24 | 5,020 ft (1530 m) | 164 ft | ASP | No |
Caravelas Airport at a glance
Caravelas Airport is a medium airport in Caravelas, Bahia, Brazil, known to airline systems as CRQ. The field elevation of 36 ft (11 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SSCV 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, 6/24, offers 5,020 ft (1530 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 6 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SSCV 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 Caravelas Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Porto Seguro International Airport | SBPS | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Linhares Municipal Airport | SNLN | 208 km (112 NM) |
| Eurico de Aguiar Salles International Airport | SBVT | 309 km (167 NM) |
| Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport | SBIL | 316 km (171 NM) |
| Coronel Altino Machado Airport | SBGV | 320 km (173 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Caravelas Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 36 ft field elevation of Caravelas 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 Caravelas Airport
What is the ICAO code of Caravelas Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Caravelas Airport is SBCV, and its IATA code is CRQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Caravelas Airport above sea level?
Caravelas Airport sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Caravelas Airport located?
The airport lies at -17.6523, -39.2531 — in Caravelas, Bahia, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Porto Seguro International Airport, about 136 km away.
Does SSCV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SSCV 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 Caravelas Airport?
Caravelas Airport has one runway. The longest, 6/24, measures 5,020 ft (1530 m) with a ASP surface.