SBCO · QNS

Canoas Air Force Base

Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do SulElevation 26 ftMedium airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail

13/31
Dimensions
9,026 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Canoas Air Force Base is in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul. Field elevation 26 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
TypeMedium airport
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAQNS
RegionRio Grande do Sul
CountryBrazil
Coordinates-29.9459, -51.1444
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

119
PALEGRE APP
APP
127.85
ATIS
ATIS
121.7
GND
GND
122.5
OPS
OPS
118.5
TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SBCO have a METAR?
Yes. SBCO is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does SBCO have a TAF?
When SBCO issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at SBCO?
SBCO sits at 26 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SBCO?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.