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SNWS

Crateús Airport · Crateús

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,043 ft / 318 m
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
8/26 · 4,921 ft · AsphaltUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Crateús Airport (SNWS), located in Crateús, 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 1,043 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
Crateús Airport
ICAO / IATA
SNWS / JCS
Municipality
Crateús
Country
Region
BR-CE — Ceará
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Elevation
1,043 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 8 / 26
UNLIT
Runway Length: 4,921 ft / 1,500 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: ° / °
RWY 8
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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SBTEILS
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SBJE
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259 km / 140 nm
SBPB
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282 km / 152 nm

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