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Small airport

Comandante Jorge Mello Airport

ICAO BR-0432Local BA0160🇧🇷 Bom Jesus da Lapa
Coordinates
13.1967°S, 43.6356°W
Elevation
1,486 ft (453 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
BR-BA
Time zone
Bahia(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
22.8° W

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:56
Sunrise
06:18
Sunset
17:44
Civil dusk
18:07

About 11h 26m 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 Comandante Jorge Mello Airport

Comandante Jorge Mello Airport is a small airport in Bom Jesus da Lapa, Brazil. It sits at an elevation of 1,486 ft (453 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,281 ft / 1,000 m. It observes America/Bahia local time. The nearest airport is Fazenda Busato II Airport (SJZT), about 6.6 nm to the wsw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
01 / 193,281 ft / 1,000 m59 ftClayUnlitOpen

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Great-circle distance and true bearing from Comandante Jorge Mello Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Comandante Jorge Mello Airport located?

Comandante Jorge Mello Airport is small airport located in Bom Jesus da Lapa, Brazil, at an elevation of 1,486 ft (453 m).

How many runways does Comandante Jorge Mello Airport have?

Comandante Jorge Mello Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,281 ft / 1,000 m.

What time zone is Comandante Jorge Mello Airport in?

Comandante Jorge Mello Airport is in the America/Bahia time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Comandante Jorge Mello Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Comandante Jorge Mello Airport is approximately 22.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Comandante Jorge Mello Airport?

The nearest airport to Comandante Jorge Mello Airport is Fazenda Busato II Airport (SJZT), about 6.6 nm to the wsw, followed by Ninho do Bacurau and Bom Jesus da Lapa Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Comandante Jorge Mello Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.