Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport: Codes, Runways & Location
Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport (ICAO: SBBQ) is a medium-sized airport serving Barbacena, Brazil. It lies at 21.2672° S, 43.7610° W, 3657 ft (1115 m) above sea level.
Overview of Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport
Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Barbacena in Brazil. It is identified by the ICAO code SBBQ. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1760 m (5774 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 3657 ft (1115 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Prefeito Octávio de Almeida Neves Airport (JDR) about 52 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 ≈ 1,760 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport
Where is Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport located?
Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport is located in Barbacena, Brazil. Its coordinates are 21.2672° S, 43.7610° W.
What is the airport code for Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport?
Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport has an ICAO code of SBBQ.
How long is the runway at Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport?
Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport's longest runway is about 1760 m (5774 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport have?
Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport a major airport?
Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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