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SNCW

Alcântara Space Center Airport · Alcântara

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
148 ft / 45 m
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Primary Channel
OPS 122.05 MHz (OPS)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
9/27 · 98 ft · ConcreteUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Alcântara Space Center Airport (SNCW), located in Alcântara, Brazil. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 148 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 7,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Alcântara Space Center Airport
ICAO / IATA
SNCW / —
Municipality
Alcântara
Country
Region
BR-MA — Maranhão
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Elevation
148 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 9 / 27
UNLIT
Runway Length: 98 ft / 30 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: ° / °
RWY 9
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

OPS OPS
122.05 MHz

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Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026