Crateús Airport (JCS): Codes, Runways & Location
Crateús Airport (IATA: JCS · ICAO: SNWS) is a small airport serving Crateús, Brazil. It lies at 5.2114° S, 40.7042° W, 1043 ft (318 m) above sea level.
Overview of Crateús Airport
Crateús Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Crateús in Brazil. It is identified by the IATA code JCS and the ICAO code SNWS. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Crateús Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1500 m (4921 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 1043 ft (318 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Pedro Teixeira Castelo Airport (JTA) about 92 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 ≈ 1,500 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Crateús Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Crateús Airport
Where is Crateús Airport located?
Crateús Airport is located in Crateús, Brazil. Its coordinates are 5.2114° S, 40.7042° W.
What is the airport code for Crateús Airport?
Crateús Airport has an IATA code of JCS and an ICAO code of SNWS.
How long is the runway at Crateús Airport?
Crateús Airport's longest runway is about 1500 m (4921 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Crateús Airport have?
Crateús Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Crateús Airport a major airport?
Crateús Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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