Caruaru Airport (CAU): Codes, Runways & Location
Caruaru Airport (IATA: CAU · ICAO: SNRU) is a small airport serving Caruaru, Brazil. It lies at 8.2824° S, 36.0135° W, 1891 ft (576 m) above sea level.
Overview of Caruaru Airport
Caruaru Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Caruaru in Brazil. It is identified by the IATA code CAU and the ICAO code SNRU. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Caruaru Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1800 m (5906 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 1891 ft (576 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Garanhuns Airport (QGP) about 79 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 ≈ 1,800 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Caruaru Airport
Where is Caruaru Airport located?
Caruaru Airport is located in Caruaru, Brazil. Its coordinates are 8.2824° S, 36.0135° W.
What is the airport code for Caruaru Airport?
Caruaru Airport has an IATA code of CAU and an ICAO code of SNRU.
How long is the runway at Caruaru Airport?
Caruaru Airport's longest runway is about 1800 m (5906 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Caruaru Airport have?
Caruaru Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Caruaru Airport a major airport?
Caruaru Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
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