Araçatuba Airport — Araçatuba, Brazil
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Distance & flight time from ARU
Araçatuba Airport
Araçatuba Airport operates under the code ARU in the western part of São Paulo state, Brazil. The field stands 1,358 feet above sea level, and one runway handles its regional passenger and cargo traffic. Araçatuba itself is an inland city surrounded by farmland, and the airport acts as a transport link for nearby agricultural communities as well as city residents. Flights from ARU typically connect to São Paulo and other major Brazilian hubs rather than offering direct international routes. This single-runway setup is typical of Brazilian airports serving mid-sized interior cities rather than the larger coastal metropolitan centers found along the country's Atlantic seaboard.
Runways at Araçatuba Airport (ARU)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/23 | 6955 ft (2120 m) | 115 ft (35 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Araçatuba Airport (ARU)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| RDO | RDO | 130.6 MHz |
Airports near Araçatuba Airport (ARU)
- Lins Airport (LIP) — 92.4 km (57.4 mi)
- Prof. Eribelto Manoel Reino State Airport (SJP) — 111.6 km (69.3 mi)
- Frank Miloye Milenkowichi–Marília State Airport (MII) — 128.1 km (79.6 mi)
- Presidente Prudente Airport (PPB) — 154.6 km (96.1 mi)
- Bauru/Arealva–Moussa Nakhal Tobias State Airport (JTC) — 180.1 km (111.9 mi)
- Chafei Amsei Airport (BAT) — 200.0 km (124.3 mi)
- Araraquara Airport (AQA) — 248.6 km (154.5 mi)
- Governor José Richa Airport (LDB) — 254.4 km (158.1 mi)
Agricultural exporters and logistics planners search ARU when tracking cargo movement out of inland São Paulo state, while travelers use the code simply to book connections between Araçatuba and larger hubs such as Guarulhos.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Araçatuba Airport?
The IATA code for Araçatuba Airport is ARU.
What is the ICAO code for Araçatuba Airport?
The ICAO code for Araçatuba Airport is SBAU. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.