Flight Simulator Flights at SBCT Afonso Pena Airport

Afonso Pena Airport (SBCT) serves Curitiba in the Brazilian state of Parana, offering a substantial pair of hard-surfaced, lit runways equipped with ILS on the main strip. Sitting at an elevation of just under 3,000 feet, it is a well-equipped destination for simulator pilots flying instrument or visual approaches in southern Brazil.

Overview

Afonso Pena Airport, identified by the ICAO code SBCT, is located at Curitiba, Parana, Brazil. It offers two substantial hard-surfaced runway pairs, one of which is fitted with an instrument landing system, making it a capable destination for both VFR and IFR arrivals in a simulator.

Airspace & Location

The aerodrome lies at coordinates 25.5317 degrees South, 49.1761 degrees West, at a field elevation of 2,972 feet above mean sea level.

Runways

Afonso Pena has two physical runways. The main runway, 15/33, is 7,436 feet long on the 15 heading and 7,283 feet on the reciprocal 33 heading; it has a hard surface, runway lighting, and an instrument landing system. The secondary runway, 11/29, is 5,886 feet long on the 11 heading and 5,883 feet on the reciprocal 29 heading, also with a hard, lit surface but without ILS.

Radio & Navigation

Air traffic services are provided on the following frequencies: Curitiba Approach (APP) on 119.95 MHz, ATIS on 127.8 MHz, Ground on 121.9 MHz, and Curitiba Tower (TWR) on 118.55 MHz. Runway 15 is served by an instrument landing system.