Araripina Airport (JAW): Codes, Runways & Location
Araripina Airport (IATA: JAW · ICAO: SNAB) is a small airport serving Araripina, Brazil. It lies at 7.5864° S, 40.5354° W, 2428 ft (740 m) above sea level.
Overview of Araripina Airport
Araripina Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Araripina in Brazil. It is identified by the IATA code JAW and the ICAO code SNAB. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Araripina Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1245 m (4085 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 2428 ft (740 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Picos Airport (PCS) about 124 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,245 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Araripina Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Araripina Airport
Where is Araripina Airport located?
Araripina Airport is located in Araripina, Brazil. Its coordinates are 7.5864° S, 40.5354° W.
What is the airport code for Araripina Airport?
Araripina Airport has an IATA code of JAW and an ICAO code of SNAB.
How long is the runway at Araripina Airport?
Araripina Airport's longest runway is about 1245 m (4085 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Araripina Airport have?
Araripina Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Araripina Airport a major airport?
Araripina Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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