Bom Jesus da Lapa Airport — Bom Jesus da Lapa, Brazil
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Distance & flight time from LAZ
Bom Jesus da Lapa Airport
Bom Jesus da Lapa Airport serves the town of Bom Jesus da Lapa in the state of Bahia, in the interior of northeastern Brazil on the São Francisco River. At an elevation of about 1,454 feet, it has a single asphalt runway near 3,973 feet, connecting this inland town to larger centers in the region. Bom Jesus da Lapa is a well-known pilgrimage site in Brazil, drawing visitors to its riverside grotto and sanctuary. The airport gives the area an air link across the vast distances of the Bahian interior, where the São Francisco is a lifeline. The LAZ code identifies this field, serving a notable religious center of the northeastern backlands.
Runways at Bom Jesus da Lapa Airport (LAZ)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 3973 ft (1211 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Bom Jesus da Lapa Airport (LAZ)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | LAPA RDO | 125.9 MHz |
Airports near Bom Jesus da Lapa Airport (LAZ)
- Glauber de Andrade Rocha Airport (VDC) — 325.3 km (202.1 mi)
- Mário Ribeiro Airport (MOC) — 385.6 km (239.6 mi)
- João Durval Carneiro Airport (FEC) — 502.3 km (312.1 mi)
- Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport (IOS) — 502.5 km (312.2 mi)
- Minaçu Airport (MQH) — 518.8 km (322.4 mi)
- Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ) — 532.7 km (331.0 mi)
- Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA) — 552.2 km (343.1 mi)
- Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (BSB) — 565.6 km (351.4 mi)
The LAZ code helps confirm the Bom Jesus da Lapa airport when arranging flights to this pilgrimage town in Bahia's interior. It keeps the field distinct from Salvador and other Brazilian airports on itineraries.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Bom Jesus da Lapa Airport?
The IATA code for Bom Jesus da Lapa Airport is LAZ.
What is the ICAO code for Bom Jesus da Lapa Airport?
The ICAO code for Bom Jesus da Lapa Airport is SBLP. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.