Romeu Zema Airport (AAX): Codes, Runways & Location
Romeu Zema Airport (IATA: AAX · ICAO: SBAX) is a medium-sized airport serving Araxá, Brazil. It lies at 19.5632° S, 46.9604° W, 3276 ft (999 m) above sea level.
Overview of Romeu Zema Airport
Romeu Zema Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Araxá in Brazil. It is identified by the IATA code AAX and the ICAO code SBAX. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Romeu Zema Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1900 m (6234 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. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 3276 ft (999 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Mário de Almeida Franco Airport (UBA) 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 ≈ 1,900 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Romeu Zema Airport
Where is Romeu Zema Airport located?
Romeu Zema Airport is located in Araxá, Brazil. Its coordinates are 19.5632° S, 46.9604° W.
What is the airport code for Romeu Zema Airport?
Romeu Zema Airport has an IATA code of AAX and an ICAO code of SBAX.
How long is the runway at Romeu Zema Airport?
Romeu Zema Airport's longest runway is about 1900 m (6234 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Romeu Zema Airport have?
Romeu Zema Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Romeu Zema Airport a major airport?
Romeu Zema Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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