Araraquara Airport — Araraquara, Brazil
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Distance & flight time from AQA
Araraquara Airport
Deep in the interior of São Paulo state, Araraquara Airport carries the code AQA and serves the city of Araraquara within Brazil's densely developed southeastern farmland. The field sits 2,334 feet above sea level, where a single runway serves general aviation alongside a handful of scheduled regional flights. Araraquara itself sits within a major sugarcane and ethanol production zone, and the airport supports business travel tied to that agricultural economy alongside smaller charter and private flights. AQA connects the city to larger hubs elsewhere in São Paulo state, giving residents and local companies an alternative to a longer drive toward the state capital, with a scale appropriate for a mid-sized interior Brazilian city.
Runways at Araraquara Airport (AQA)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 5907 ft (1800 m) | 99 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Araraquara Airport (AQA)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | RDO | 131.6 MHz |
Airports near Araraquara Airport (AQA)
- Leite Lopes Airport (RAO) — 84.0 km (52.2 mi)
- Bauru/Arealva–Moussa Nakhal Tobias State Airport (JTC) — 104.1 km (64.7 mi)
- Chafei Amsei Airport (BAT) — 144.6 km (89.9 mi)
- Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport (POO) — 161.4 km (100.3 mi)
- Lins Airport (LIP) — 165.8 km (103.0 mi)
- Viracopos International Airport (VCP) — 167.9 km (104.3 mi)
- Prof. Eribelto Manoel Reino State Airport (SJP) — 172.2 km (107.0 mi)
- Frank Miloye Milenkowichi–Marília State Airport (MII) — 189.8 km (117.9 mi)
Agribusiness travelers tied to São Paulo's sugarcane sector search AQA when booking regional flights, and some confuse the code with nearby São Carlos or Ribeirão Preto airports, since all three interior cities sit fairly close within the same farming belt.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Araraquara Airport?
The IATA code for Araraquara Airport is AQA.
What is the ICAO code for Araraquara Airport?
The ICAO code for Araraquara Airport is SBAQ. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.