Carajás Airport (CKS): Codes, Runways & Location
Carajás Airport (IATA: CKS · ICAO: SBCJ) is a medium-sized airport serving Parauapebas, Brazil. It lies at 6.1178° S, 50.0034° W, 2064 ft (629 m) above sea level.
Overview of Carajás Airport
Carajás Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Parauapebas in Brazil. It is identified by the IATA code CKS and the ICAO code SBCJ. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Carajás Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2000 m (6562 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 2064 ft (629 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Xinguara Municipal Airport (XIG) about 108 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 ≈ 2,000 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Carajás Airport
Where is Carajás Airport located?
Carajás Airport is located in Parauapebas, Brazil. Its coordinates are 6.1178° S, 50.0034° W.
What is the airport code for Carajás Airport?
Carajás Airport has an IATA code of CKS and an ICAO code of SBCJ.
How long is the runway at Carajás Airport?
Carajás Airport's longest runway is about 2000 m (6562 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Carajás Airport have?
Carajás Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Carajás Airport a major airport?
Carajás Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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