Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport — Cascavel, Brazil
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Distance & flight time from CAC
Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport
Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport serves Cascavel in Brazil's Paraná state. The single runway sits at 2,481 feet of elevation. Coded CAC, the airport connects Cascavel to São Paulo, Curitiba, and other major Brazilian cities, supporting a regional economy built around agriculture in western Paraná. Cascavel sits in a fertile agricultural belt not far from the Iguaçu Falls region near Brazil's borders with Paraguay and Argentina, and the city functions as a commercial hub for the surrounding farm country. Passenger traffic through CAC reflects steady business demand tied to agribusiness rather than heavy tourist volumes, which tend to concentrate closer to the falls themselves.
Runways at Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport (CAC)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 5810 ft (1771 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport (CAC)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | RDO | 131.85 MHz |
Airports near Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport (CAC)
- Cataratas International Airport (IGU) — 119.3 km (74.1 mi)
- Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport (IGR) — 127.5 km (79.2 mi)
- Guaraní International Airport (AGT) — 143.9 km (89.4 mi)
- Regional de Maringá - Sílvio Name Júnior Airport (MGF) — 226.7 km (140.9 mi)
- Serafin Enoss Bertaso Airport (XAP) — 251.8 km (156.5 mi)
- Telêmaco Borba Airport (TEC) — 297.8 km (185.0 mi)
- Governor José Richa Airport (LDB) — 303.7 km (188.7 mi)
- Ponta Grossa Airport - Comandante Antonio Amilton Beraldo (PGZ) — 338.7 km (210.5 mi)
Agribusiness travelers based in western Paraná search CAC to book direct flights out of Cascavel rather than routing through Curitiba, while tourists headed specifically to Iguaçu Falls usually look toward Foz do Iguaçu's airport instead.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport?
The IATA code for Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport is CAC.
What is the ICAO code for Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport?
The ICAO code for Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport is SBCA. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.