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Viracopos International Airport

Campinas, São Paulo (Brazil)

IATA: VCP ICAO: SBKP

Longest Active Runway

10,630 ft

3,240 meters

Field Elevation

2,170 ft

661 m MSL

Runway Inventory

1 active

Lighted / Paved

Coordinates & Class

-23.0074°, -47.1345°

LARGE AIRPORT

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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

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RunwayFacts Published Dataset

#433 of 650

In curated primary commercial index

Global Commercial Universe

#691 of 7558

Top 9.2% percentile worldwide

National Standing (Brazil)

#5 in BR

#5 of 337 in full national registry

vs Large Airport Median

+6.3%

Compared to 10,000 ft baseline

💡 Statistical Statement: Viracopos International Airport's longest active runway measures 10,630 ft (3,240 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #433. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #691 worldwide (Top 9.2%) and #5 nationally in Brazil.

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Editorial Aerodrome Deep Dive: Viracopos International Airport (VCP)

Curated Aerodrome Profile

Viracopos-Campinas International Airport is the freight gateway to industrial São Paulo. Its 10,728 ft asphalt runway comfortably accommodates Boeing 747-8F and 777F freighters flying direct to North America and Europe. Positioned on an elevated inland plateau away from coastal congestion, VCP boasts superior meteorological reliability compared to neighboring coastal airports, minimizing weather-related diversions.

Runway Layout & Magnetic Alignments

Single primary Runway 15/33 (10,728 ft / 3,270 m) with secondary taxiway surfaces designed for second-runway expansion.

Expansion Milestones & Predecessor Facilities

Established in the 1930s as a landing strip during the Constitutionalist Revolution. Designated in 1960 as São Paulo's alternate international airport; privatized in 2012, transforming into Azul Linhas Aéreas' central domestic hub and Brazil's primary air cargo terminal.

Regional Differentiation & Cluster Role

Handles over a third of Brazil's total air freight imports, contrasting with passenger-dense São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU, 44 NM southeast) and runway-short Congonhas (CGH).

Data Nuances & Operational Quirks

Located on the Paulista plateau at 2,170 ft (661 m) elevation; experiences morning winter temperature inversions and localized valley fog that require precision ILS CAT II guidance.

📚 Official Aerodrome Sourcing: Brazil National Civil Aviation Authority · State Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) & ICAO Annex 14 Standards

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🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.

ICAO Code 4E / 4F Super-Heavy

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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Mid-Altitude Plateau / Valley Facility

Viracopos International Airport operates at a surveyed field elevation of 2,170 ft (661 m MSL) in Campinas. At this moderate elevation, standard atmospheric pressure is slightly lower than ISA sea-level, requiring seasonal density altitude adjustments for fully laden aircraft on warm summer departures.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

1 Qualifying Aerodrome in Vicinity

Handles over a third of Brazil's total air freight imports, contrasting with passenger-dense São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU, 44 NM southeast) and runway-short Congonhas (CGH). Within a 100 NM radius, the facility coordinates airspace flows with 1 qualifying commercial aerodromes, with São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) located 44.6 NM away.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 10,630 ft (3,240 m)

Viracopos International Airport's active flight strips comprise 15/33 (10,630 ft). With a longest active threshold of 10,630 ft (3,240 m), the aerodrome satisfies unrestricted long-haul takeoff and landing distance requirements for heavy twin-aisle and four-engine widebodies (ICAO Code 4E/4F).

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator	Length (ft / m)	Width (ft / m)	Surface Material	Lighting	Status
15/33	10,630 ft (3240m)	148 ft (45m)	`Asphalt (ASP)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active

🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)

Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.

Aerodrome Name	IATA	Distance	Longest Runway	Lighting
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (São Paulo)	`GRU`	44.6 NM (82.6 km)	12,139 ft	✅ Lighted

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database

Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01

Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected

Source Verification: Source-reported registry data

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