Araguaína Airport (SWGN)
Medium airport · Araguaína, Tocantins, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Araguaína Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SWGN |
| IATA | AUX |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 7°13'40" W 48°14'26" -7.22787, -48.24050 |
| Location | Araguaína, Tocantins, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/27 | 5,919 ft (1804 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Araguaína Airport at a glance
Araguaína Airport is a medium airport in Araguaína, Tocantins, Brazil, known to airline systems as AUX. The field elevation of 771 ft (235 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SWGN are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 9/27, offers 5,919 ft (1804 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 9 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SWGN 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 Araguaína Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brig. Lysias Augusto Rodrigues Airport | SBCI | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Conceição do Araguaia Airport | SBAA | 171 km (92 NM) |
| Prefeito Renato Moreira Airport | SBIZ | 207 km (112 NM) |
| João Correa da Rocha Airport | SBMA | 229 km (124 NM) |
| Carajás Airport | SBCJ | 231 km (125 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Araguaína Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 771 ft field elevation of Araguaína 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 Araguaína Airport
What is the ICAO code of Araguaína Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Araguaína Airport is SWGN, and its IATA code is AUX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Araguaína Airport above sea level?
Araguaína Airport sits at an elevation of 771 feet (235 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Araguaína Airport located?
The airport lies at -7.2279, -48.2405 — in Araguaína, Tocantins, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Brig. Lysias Augusto Rodrigues Airport, about 87 km away.
Does SWGN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SWGN 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 Araguaína Airport?
Araguaína Airport has one runway. The longest, 9/27, measures 5,919 ft (1804 m) with a ASP surface.