Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport — Ilhéus, Brazil
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Distance & flight time from IOS
Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport
IOS is the code for Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport, serving Ilhéus on Brazil's Bahia coast, a region famous for cacao plantations and as the setting for novels by the celebrated Brazilian author Jorge Amado, after whom the airport is named. Ilhéus and the airport support a tourism economy built around palm-fringed beaches, the historic cacao boom architecture, and cultural pilgrimage sites tied to Amado's literary legacy. IOS receives domestic flights connecting to São Paulo and other major Brazilian cities, particularly during peak beach travel seasons. The surrounding Bahia coastline, including nearby Porto Seguro and Itacaré, benefits from IOS as a regional access point for travelers exploring this stretch of Brazil's northeast.
Runways at Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport (IOS)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 5174 ft (1577 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport (IOS)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 120.1 MHz |
Airports near Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport (IOS)
- Porto Seguro International Airport (BPS) — 180.5 km (112.2 mi)
- Glauber de Andrade Rocha Airport (VDC) — 202.5 km (125.8 mi)
- Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA) — 225.5 km (140.1 mi)
- João Durval Carneiro Airport (FEC) — 291.1 km (180.9 mi)
- Caravelas Airport (CRQ) — 316.3 km (196.5 mi)
- Aracaju - Santa Maria Airport (AJU) — 476.1 km (295.8 mi)
- Bom Jesus da Lapa Airport (LAZ) — 502.5 km (312.2 mi)
- Linhares Municipal Airport (LHN) — 516.6 km (321.0 mi)
IOS shares its letters with Apple's iOS operating system, a common source of search confusion; in aviation it identifies Ilhéus airport in Bahia, Brazil, named for author Jorge Amado.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport?
The IATA code for Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport is IOS.
What is the ICAO code for Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport?
The ICAO code for Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport is SBIL. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.