Ten. Brig. Ar Waldir de Vasconcelos Airport
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About Ten. Brig. Ar Waldir de Vasconcelos Airport
Ten. Brig. Ar Waldir de Vasconcelos Airport is a small airport in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It sits at an elevation of 10 ft (3 m) and has 2 runways, the longest 1,319 ft / 402 m. It observes America/Sao Paulo local time. The nearest airport is Jacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ), about 0.3 nm to the ese.
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 (2)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 / 21 | 1,319 ft / 402 m | 59 ft | Grs | Unlit | Open |
| H18A / H36D | 79 ft / 24 m | 79 ft | Grs | Lighted | Open |
Airspace in this area(5)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TMA-RIO_DE_JANEIRO1 | Class C | Controlled | 6500 ft GND | FL145 |
| TMA-RIO_DE_JANEIRO2 | Class C | Controlled | 3500 ft GND | 6500 ft GND |
| TMA-RIO_DE_JANEIRO3 | Class C | Controlled | 1000 ft GND | 3500 ft GND |
| ATZ-JACAREPAGUA | Class D | CTR | GND | 1500 ft GND |
| SBD385-CAER | Special use | Danger | 0 ft MSL | 700 ft GND |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Brazil airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | 315 ft | 315 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 312 ft | 299 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 282 ft | 650 ft | — |
| Ouro Negro | 282 ft | 108 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 269 ft | 653 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 269 ft | 89 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 269 ft | 121 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 269 ft | 89 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Ten. Brig. Ar Waldir de Vasconcelos Airport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Ten. Brig. Ar Waldir de Vasconcelos Airport located?
Ten. Brig. Ar Waldir de Vasconcelos Airport is small airport located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at an elevation of 10 ft (3 m).
How many runways does Ten. Brig. Ar Waldir de Vasconcelos Airport have?
Ten. Brig. Ar Waldir de Vasconcelos Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 1,319 ft / 402 m.
What time zone is Ten. Brig. Ar Waldir de Vasconcelos Airport in?
Ten. Brig. Ar Waldir de Vasconcelos Airport is in the America/Sao Paulo time zone (UTC-03:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Ten. Brig. Ar Waldir de Vasconcelos Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Ten. Brig. Ar Waldir de Vasconcelos Airport is approximately 22.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Ten. Brig. Ar Waldir de Vasconcelos Airport?
The nearest airport to Ten. Brig. Ar Waldir de Vasconcelos Airport is Jacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ), about 0.3 nm to the ese, followed by Campo Délio Jardim de Mattos Airport and Fiocruz Heliport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Ten. Brig. Ar Waldir de Vasconcelos Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.