Canoas Air Force Base (QNS): Codes, Runways & Location
Canoas Air Force Base (IATA: QNS · ICAO: SBCO) is a medium-sized airport serving Porto Alegre, Brazil. It lies at 29.9459° S, 51.1444° W, 26 ft (8 m) above sea level.
Overview of Canoas Air Force Base
Canoas Air Force Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Porto Alegre in Brazil. It is identified by the IATA code QNS and the ICAO code SBCO. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Canoas Air Force Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2751 m (9026 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 26 ft (8 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) about 6 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 ≈ 2,751 m — wide-body capable
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Seaports near Canoas Air Force Base
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Frequently Asked Questions about Canoas Air Force Base
Where is Canoas Air Force Base located?
Canoas Air Force Base is located in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Its coordinates are 29.9459° S, 51.1444° W.
What is the airport code for Canoas Air Force Base?
Canoas Air Force Base has an IATA code of QNS and an ICAO code of SBCO.
How long is the runway at Canoas Air Force Base?
Canoas Air Force Base's longest runway is about 2751 m (9026 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Canoas Air Force Base have?
Canoas Air Force Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Canoas Air Force Base a major airport?
Canoas Air Force Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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