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Small airport

Captain João Busse Airport

IATA APUICAO SSAPLocal PR0014🇧🇷 Apucarana
Coordinates
23.6091°S, 51.3843°W
Elevation
2,625 ft (800 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
BR-PR
Time zone
Sao Paulo(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
19.8° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:43
Sunrise
07:08
Sunset
17:57
Civil dusk
18:21

About 10h 49m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Captain João Busse Airport

Capitão João Busse Airport is the airport serving Apucarana, Brazil. It is named after Captain João Alexandre Busse (1886-1921), the first aviator born in the state of Paraná.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 284,593 ft / 1,400 m98 ftAspUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA-LONDRINAClass DControlledFL045FL145

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Great-circle distance and true bearing from Captain João Busse Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Captain João Busse Airport?

The ICAO code for Captain João Busse Airport is SSAP, and its IATA code is APU.

Where is Captain João Busse Airport located?

Captain João Busse Airport is small airport located in Apucarana, Brazil, at an elevation of 2,625 ft (800 m).

How many runways does Captain João Busse Airport have?

Captain João Busse Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,593 ft / 1,400 m.

What time zone is Captain João Busse Airport in?

Captain João Busse Airport is in the America/Sao Paulo time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Captain João Busse Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Captain João Busse Airport is approximately 19.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Captain João Busse Airport?

The nearest airport to Captain João Busse Airport is Fazenda Santa Maria Airport (SSWM), about 7.7 nm to the nne, followed by Tamarana Metais Airport and Arapongas Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Captain João Busse Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.