Balsas Airport (BSS): Codes, Runways & Location
Balsas Airport (IATA: BSS · ICAO: SNBS) is a small airport serving Balsas, Brazil. It lies at 7.5253° S, 46.0534° W, 948 ft (289 m) above sea level.
Overview of Balsas Airport
Balsas Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Balsas in Brazil. It is identified by the IATA code BSS and the ICAO code SNBS. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Balsas Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1478 m (4849 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 948 ft (289 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Brig. Lysias Augusto Rodrigues Airport (CLN) about 157 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 ≈ 1,478 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Balsas Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Balsas Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Balsas Airport
Where is Balsas Airport located?
Balsas Airport is located in Balsas, Brazil. Its coordinates are 7.5253° S, 46.0534° W.
What is the airport code for Balsas Airport?
Balsas Airport has an IATA code of BSS and an ICAO code of SNBS.
How long is the runway at Balsas Airport?
Balsas Airport's longest runway is about 1478 m (4849 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Balsas Airport have?
Balsas Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Balsas Airport a major airport?
Balsas Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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