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Alcântara Space Center Airport

ICAO SNCWLocal MA9001🇧🇷 Alcântara
Coordinates
2.3730°S, 44.3964°W
Elevation
148 ft (45 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
BR-MA
Time zone
Fortaleza(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
20.6° W

Daylight today(Jul 19, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:42
Sunrise
06:05
Sunset
18:04
Civil dusk
18:27

About 12h 0m 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 Alcântara Space Center Airport

O aeroporto de Alcântara, é um aeródromo não comercial, pertencente ao Centro Espacial de Alcântara (CEA). O aeroporto possui a maior pista do Maranhão, com superfície de asfalto e 2600 metros de extensão, podendo receber aviões de grande porte como o Boeing 747.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

SNCW

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
9 / 2798 ft / 30 m98 ftConUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
OPSOPS122.050 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA-SAO_LUISClass DControlledFL025FL145
CTR-SAO_LUIZClass DCTRGNDFL025

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Alcântara Space Center Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Alcântara Space Center Airport?

The ICAO code for Alcântara Space Center Airport is SNCW.

Where is Alcântara Space Center Airport located?

Alcântara Space Center Airport is small airport located in Alcântara, Brazil, at an elevation of 148 ft (45 m).

How many runways does Alcântara Space Center Airport have?

Alcântara Space Center Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 98 ft / 30 m.

What time zone is Alcântara Space Center Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Alcântara Space Center Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Alcântara Space Center Airport is approximately 20.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Alcântara Space Center Airport?

The nearest airport to Alcântara Space Center Airport is Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ), about 16.1 nm to the se, followed by CAVU - Clube de Aviação Ultraleve Airport and Coronel Alexandre Raposo Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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