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Small airport

Manoel Rodrigues Airstrip

ICAO SD3LLocal CE0148🇧🇷 Independência
Coordinates
5.4489°S, 40.2225°W
Elevation
1,181 ft (360 m)
Type
Small airport
Country
🇧🇷 Brazil
Region
BR-CE
Time zone
Fortaleza(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
21.1° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:30
Sunrise
05:52
Sunset
17:43
Civil dusk
18:05

About 11h 50m 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 Manoel Rodrigues Airstrip

Manoel Rodrigues Airstrip is a small airport in Independência, Brazil. It sits at an elevation of 1,181 ft (360 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,312 ft / 400 m. It observes America/Fortaleza local time. The nearest airport is Independência Airport (BR-0245), about 6.2 nm to the nw.

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
13 / 311,312 ft / 400 m59 ftGvlUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Independência AirportBR-0245
6.2 nm NW (314°)
Fazenda Flores AirportSITL
24 nm N (358°)
Pedro Teixeira Castelo AirportJTA
29.4 nm S (189°)
Crateús AirportJCS
32.1 nm WNW (296°)
Brigadeiro Sampaio AirportSNTL
36.6 nm NNW (346°)
Mombaça AirportBR-2222
40.9 nm ESE (114°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Manoel Rodrigues Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Manoel Rodrigues Airstrip located?

Manoel Rodrigues Airstrip is small airport located in Independência, Brazil, at an elevation of 1,181 ft (360 m).

How many runways does Manoel Rodrigues Airstrip have?

Manoel Rodrigues Airstrip has 1 runway, the longest being 1,312 ft / 400 m.

What time zone is Manoel Rodrigues Airstrip in?

Manoel Rodrigues Airstrip is in the America/Fortaleza time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Manoel Rodrigues Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Manoel Rodrigues Airstrip is approximately 21.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Manoel Rodrigues Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Manoel Rodrigues Airstrip is Independência Airport (BR-0245), about 6.2 nm to the nw, followed by Fazenda Flores Airport and Pedro Teixeira Castelo Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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