Umberto Modiano Airport (BZC): Codes, Runways & Location
Umberto Modiano Airport (IATA: BZC · ICAO: SBBZ) is a medium-sized airport serving Cabo Frio, Brazil. It lies at 22.7709° S, 41.9631° W, 10 ft (3 m) above sea level.
Overview of Umberto Modiano Airport
Umberto Modiano Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Cabo Frio in Brazil. It is identified by the IATA code BZC and the ICAO code SBBZ. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Umberto Modiano Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1300 m (4265 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 10 ft (3 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Cabo Frio Airport (CFB) about 20 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 ≈ 1,300 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Umberto Modiano Airport
Where is Umberto Modiano Airport located?
Umberto Modiano Airport is located in Cabo Frio, Brazil. Its coordinates are 22.7709° S, 41.9631° W.
What is the airport code for Umberto Modiano Airport?
Umberto Modiano Airport has an IATA code of BZC and an ICAO code of SBBZ.
How long is the runway at Umberto Modiano Airport?
Umberto Modiano Airport's longest runway is about 1300 m (4265 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Umberto Modiano Airport have?
Umberto Modiano Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Umberto Modiano Airport a major airport?
Umberto Modiano Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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