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Small airport

Balsas Airport

IATA BSSICAO SNBSLocal MA0010🇧🇷 Balsas
Coordinates
7.5253°S, 46.0534°W
Elevation
948 ft (289 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
BR-MA
Time zone
Fortaleza(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
21.6° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:57
Sunrise
06:19
Sunset
18:02
Civil dusk
18:25

About 11h 43m 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 Balsas Airport

Balsas Airport

O aeroporto de Balsas é um dos aeroportos de maior altitude no Maranhão. A principal companhia aérea que operava no aeroporto de Balsas era a SETE Linhas Aéreas, de Goiás, que operava com aeronaves de pequeno porte. Porém o aeroporto ficou por um tempo interditado, fazendo com que a empresa excluísse a cidade da sua malha aérea. O aeroporto possui uma pista de asfalto com cerca de 1300 metros de extensão e 30 metros de largura.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
15 / 33▸ displaced4,849 ft / 1,478 m82 ftAspUnlitOpen

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Great-circle distance and true bearing from Balsas Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Balsas Airport?

The ICAO code for Balsas Airport is SNBS, and its IATA code is BSS.

Where is Balsas Airport located?

Balsas Airport is small airport located in Balsas, Brazil, at an elevation of 948 ft (289 m).

How many runways does Balsas Airport have?

Balsas Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,849 ft / 1,478 m.

What time zone is Balsas Airport in?

Balsas Airport is in the America/Fortaleza time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Balsas Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Balsas Airport is approximately 21.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Balsas Airport?

The nearest airport to Balsas Airport is Fazenda São Gabriel Airport (SITJ), about 5.8 nm to the wnw, followed by Bentevi Airstrip and Heringer Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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