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Medium airport

Canoas Air Force Base

IATA QNSICAO SBCOLocal RS9002🇧🇷 Porto Alegre
Coordinates
29.9459°S, 51.1444°W
Elevation
26 ft (8 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
BR-RS
Time zone
Sao Paulo(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
17.8° W

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:53
Sunrise
07:19
Sunset
17:44
Civil dusk
18:10

About 10h 25m 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 Canoas Air Force Base

Canoas Air Force Base

Canoas Air Force Base – ALA3 is a base of the Brazilian Air Force, located in Canoas, near Porto Alegre, Brazil.

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

Live weather

SBCO

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
13 / 319,026 ft / 2,751 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (5)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPPALEGRE APP119.000 MHz
ATISATIS127.850 MHz
GNDGND121.700 MHz
OPSOPS122.500 MHz
TWRTWR118.500 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA-PORTO_ALEGRE1Class CControlledFL035FL145
PORTO_ALEGRE1Class DCTRGND1500 ft GND
SBR546-CORREDOR_FIGUEIRASSpecial useRestrictedGND500 ft GND

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Brazil airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle384 ft66 ft
Obstacle39 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Canoas Air Force Base.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Canoas Air Force Base?

The ICAO code for Canoas Air Force Base is SBCO, and its IATA code is QNS.

Where is Canoas Air Force Base located?

Canoas Air Force Base is medium airport located in Porto Alegre, Brazil, at an elevation of 26 ft (8 m).

How many runways does Canoas Air Force Base have?

Canoas Air Force Base has 1 runway, the longest being 9,026 ft / 2,751 m.

What time zone is Canoas Air Force Base in?

Canoas Air Force Base is in the America/Sao Paulo time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Canoas Air Force Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Canoas Air Force Base is approximately 17.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Canoas Air Force Base?

The nearest airport to Canoas Air Force Base is Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport (POA), about 3.1 nm to the ssw, followed by Gravatai Airport and Fazenda do Jacuí Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Canoas Air Force Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.