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Centro de Lançamento de Alcântara (SNCW) — Alcântara, Brazil

At a glance

Operating hours
10:00–21:00 UTC
Runways
09/27, 0/0
Elevation
148 ft

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71% Data Complete 37 of 52 points
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 1/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 0/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: SNCW
  • Name: Centro de Lançamento de Alcântara
  • Type: small_airport
  • Category: Military
  • Latitude: -2.373
  • Longitude: -44.3964
  • Elevation: 148 ft
  • Country: Brazil
  • Municipality: Alcântara
  • IATA Code: N/A
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: SBAZ
  • Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 09/27

  • Designation: 09/27
  • Dimensions: 8530 X 148
  • Surface: Concrete
  • PCN: 52/F/A/X/T
  • Lighting: Edge, Threshold
  • NAVAIDs: VOR/DME ALR (116.7)
  • Approach Types: VOR/DME, VFR
  • Remarks: PCN 52/F/A/X/T. 2600x45m. Space launch center. Fire MIL-3. Civil requires 5-day advance from Dept Aerospace Science +55 (98) 3311-9200.

Runway 0/0

  • Designation: 0/0
  • Dimensions: 98 X 98
  • Surface: Concrete
  • PCN: 9,0t
  • Lighting: N/A
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: N/A
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 122.050 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday 10:00 – 21:00
Tuesday 10:00 – 21:00
Wednesday 10:00 – 21:00
Thursday 10:00 – 21:00
Friday 10:00 – 21:00
Saturday 10:00 – 21:00
Sunday 10:00 – 21:00
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: 1000-2100 UTC (COMPL [5]) OPS nighttimes AUTH only for ACFT MIL with runway lighting de EMERG O/R with minimum advance notice of 24 HR, via TEL: (98) 3311-9200 e (98) 3311-9029 on the dias business. SAT, SUN e HOL, contato via meio at tel: (98) 99126-0023 (oficial of permanence).

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +55 (98) 3311-9200
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: Email: [email protected]

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Not recorded
  • APIS Required: Not recorded
  • GAR Required: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: Military (Alcantara Launch Center / Brazilian Space Agency). Civil requires 5-day advance clearance +55 (98) 3311-9200. VOR/DME ALR 116.7. Fire MIL-3. Fire CAT >2 requires 5 business days coordination. Night ops military only with 24h notice.

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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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NOTAMs

Last checked with DECEA AISWEB at 2026-10-26 07:26 UTC. NOTAMs may have changed since.

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of SNCW?
Centro de Lançamento de Alcântara operates from 10:00 to 21:00.
Does SNCW require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. Private/GA flights need ANAC authorization and DECEA flight plan approval. Recommend 5 days lead time. Permit details for Brazil
Where is SNCW located?
Centro de Lançamento de Alcântara (SNCW) is located in Alcântara, Brazil.
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