Minaçu Airport (SWIQ)
Medium airport · Minaçu, Goiás, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Minaçu Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBMC |
| IATA | MQH |
| Elevation | 1,401 ft (427 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 13°32'57" W 48°11'43" -13.54910, -48.19530 |
| Location | Minaçu, Goiás, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/23 | 4,183 ft (1275 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Minaçu Airport at a glance
Minaçu Airport is a medium airport in Minaçu, Goiás, Brazil, known to airline systems as MQH. The field elevation of 1,401 ft (427 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SWIQ 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, 5/23, offers 4,183 ft (1275 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 5 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SWIQ 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 Minaçu Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport | SBBR | 260 km (140 NM) |
| Anápolis Airbase | SBAN | 309 km (167 NM) |
| Porto Nacional Airport | SDPE | 315 km (170 NM) |
| Santa Genoveva International Airport | SBGO | 360 km (194 NM) |
| Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Airport | SBPJ | 363 km (196 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Minaçu Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,401 ft field elevation of Minaçu 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 Minaçu Airport
What is the ICAO code of Minaçu Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Minaçu Airport is SBMC, and its IATA code is MQH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Minaçu Airport above sea level?
Minaçu Airport sits at an elevation of 1,401 feet (427 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Minaçu Airport located?
The airport lies at -13.5491, -48.1953 — in Minaçu, Goiás, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport, about 260 km away.
Does SWIQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SWIQ 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 Minaçu Airport?
Minaçu Airport has one runway. The longest, 5/23, measures 4,183 ft (1275 m) with a ASP surface.