Araguaína Airport

SWGN / AUX

Araguaína, BR

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Araguaína Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SWGN
IATA Code: AUX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 771 ft MSL

Location

City: Araguaína
Country: BR
Latitude: -7.227870°
Longitude: -48.240501°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 9/27
Length: 5,919 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

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About Araguaína Airport

Overview

Araguaína Airport serves the municipality of Araguaína in the state of Tocantins, Brazil. As a medium-sized airport situated at 771 feet above mean sea level, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the northern region of the country. The airport supports regional transportation and serves as an important connectivity point for the Tocantins area.

Flying Conditions

Located near the equator at coordinates -7.227870, -48.240501, Araguaína experiences tropical climate conditions with significant seasonal variations. Pilots should anticipate potential thunderstorm activity and rapid weather changes typical of the region. The airport's elevation of 771 ft MSL provides relatively stable approach conditions for most aircraft operations.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (9/27) with an asphalt surface measuring 5,919 feet in length. Its geographic position in central Brazil means surrounding terrain is predominantly flat, with minimal terrain-related approach challenges. The runway orientation suggests potential crosswind considerations during certain wind conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 9/27's significant length of 5,919 feet accommodates most medium-sized aircraft with reasonable operational margins. Pilots should prepare for potential crosswind scenarios given the runway's east-west orientation. Standard approach procedures should be followed, with careful attention to local wind patterns and potential thermal activity common in the region.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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