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Aeroporto Regional de Canoa Quebrada Dragão do Mar (SBAC/ARX) — Aracati, Brazil

Aeroporto Regional de Canoa Quebrada Dragão do Mar (SBAC/ARX) serves Aracati, Brazil. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (09/27). Field elevation is 118 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 1/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 6/10
Observed Activity · Jul 31
1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 15:00Z
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: SBAC
  • Name: Aeroporto Regional de Canoa Quebrada Dragão do Mar
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: -4.568896
  • Longitude: -37.805134
  • Elevation: 118 ft
  • Country: Brazil
  • Municipality: Aracati
  • IATA Code: ARX
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: SBRE
  • Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
  • Distance from City: 6.0 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 09/27

  • Designation: 09/27
  • Dimensions: 5906 X 98
  • Surface: Asphalt
  • PCN: 36/F/A/X/U
  • Lighting: PAPI (MEHT 42ft), Edge, Threshold, Taxiway
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: VFR, IFR NP
  • Remarks: PCN 36/F/A/X/U. 24h coordination mandatory. JET-A1 48h advance. Radio Tue-Wed 1600-2100, Thu 1000-1500.

Frequencies

  • Tower: N/A
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 131.250 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday 16:00 – 21:00
Tuesday 16:00 – 21:00
Wednesday 16:00 – 21:00
Thursday 16:00 – 21:00
Friday 16:00 – 21:00
Saturday 16:00 – 21:00
Sunday 16:00 – 21:00
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: 1600-2100 UTC (COMPL [6]) Operating hours of the AD 1000-2200.

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +55 (88) 98144-4728
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: Email: [email protected]. Operator: State of Ceara.

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: Yes
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: PPR mandatory. 24h advance. Contact: +55 (88) 98144-4728.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: JET A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-03-23
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: No
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: Bird hazard (vultures SW sector). Radio Tue-Wed 1600-2100Z, Thu 1000-1500Z. Fuel requires 48h notice.

Airport Services

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Brazil Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: Notification only (no advance time specified for overflight-only; 24 hours recommended)
  • Landing Lead Time: 24 hours (AVANAC for multi-airport); Part 135 charter: allow 5+ business days
Private / GA Operations:

Private/GA flights need ANAC authorization and DECEA flight plan approval. Recommend 5 days lead time.

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Active NOTAMs

B1577/26 caution
Obstacle erected
OBST MONTADO (LINHA DE TRANSMISSAO) NEG LGTD INTERFERINDO NO PLANO BASICO DE ZONA DE PROTECAO DO AD: 1- 043443,56S/0374908,19W ALT 55,00M (180,44 FT);E 2- 043446,27S/0375040,03W ALT 55,00M (180,44FT).
2026-07-16 20:11:00 2026-10-13 23:59:00
B1539/26 caution
Obstacle erected
OBST MONTADO (TORRE) NEG LGTD INTERFERINDO NO PLANO BASICO DE ZONA DE PROTECAO DO AD COORD 043445.31S/0374948.07W ALT 55,00M (180,44 FT)
2026-07-10 14:49:00 2026-10-07 23:59:00
B1656/26 info
AIS HR SER DAILY 1445-1945
2026-09-16 00:01:00 2026-12-15 23:59:00

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of SBAC?
Aeroporto Regional de Canoa Quebrada Dragão do Mar operates from 16:00 to 21:00.
What fuel is available at SBAC?
Aeroporto Regional de Canoa Quebrada Dragão do Mar offers JET A-1.
Does SBAC require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Aeroporto Regional de Canoa Quebrada Dragão do Mar (Brazil).
Does SBAC require slots or PPR?
PPR is required at Aeroporto Regional de Canoa Quebrada Dragão do Mar.
Where is SBAC located?
Aeroporto Regional de Canoa Quebrada Dragão do Mar (SBAC) is located in Aracati, Brazil.
What is the IATA code for SBAC?
The IATA code for Aeroporto Regional de Canoa Quebrada Dragão do Mar is ARX.
How long is the runway at SBAC?
The main runway at Aeroporto Regional de Canoa Quebrada Dragão do Mar (09/27) measures 5906 X 98.
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