Lins Airport (SWXQ)
Medium airport · Lins, São Paulo, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Lins Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBLN |
| IATA | LIP |
| Elevation | 1,575 ft (480 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 21°39'49" W 49°43'48" -21.66349, -49.72995 |
| Location | Lins, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 5,577 ft (1700 m) | 105 ft | ASP | No |
Lins Airport at a glance
Lins Airport is a medium airport in Lins, São Paulo, Brazil, known to airline systems as LIP. The field elevation of 1,575 ft (480 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SWXQ 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, 14/32, offers 5,577 ft (1700 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SWXQ 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 Lins Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frank Miloye Milenkowichi–Marília State Airport | SBML | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Bauru/Arealva–Moussa Nakhal Tobias State Airport | SBAE | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Araçatuba Airport | SBAU | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Prof. Eribelto Manoel Reino State Airport | SBSR | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Araraquara Airport | SBAQ | 166 km (90 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lins Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,575 ft field elevation of Lins 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 Lins Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lins Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lins Airport is SBLN, and its IATA code is LIP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lins Airport above sea level?
Lins Airport sits at an elevation of 1,575 feet (480 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lins Airport located?
The airport lies at -21.6635, -49.7300 — in Lins, São Paulo, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Frank Miloye Milenkowichi–Marília State Airport, about 63 km away.
Does SWXQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SWXQ 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 Lins Airport?
Lins Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 5,577 ft (1700 m) with a ASP surface.