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Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport.
Cascavel, Brazil · 2,481 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
1,884 ratings
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Operators based
2,481
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#59 / 134
Brazil airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 1884 Google ratings , ranked against 134 rated Brazil fields.
64 nm
To the nearest alternate
Cataratas International Airport (IGU).
Overview
Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport, listed as SBCA / CAC, is a mid-sized airport in Cascavel, Brazil. Field elevation is 2,481 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list CAC as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Cataratas International Airport (IGU, 64 nm), Itaipú Airport (SGIB, 65 nm), and Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport (IGR, 69 nm). The field has a single 5,810-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
Trip costs from CAC are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from CAC to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
SBCA
IATA
CAC
FAA / Local
PR0005
Elevation
2,481 ft
Coordinates
25.0003° S · 53.5012° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Brazil fields
state range 8–4,138 ft
At 2,481 ft, CAC sits higher than 85% of the 138 Brazil fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,810 ft
- 15/335,810 ft × 148 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,810 ft
CAC's 5,810 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 64nmIGUCataratas International AirportFoz do Iguaçu
- 65nmSGIBItaipú AirportItaipú
- 69nmIGRCataratas Del Iguazú International AirportPuerto Iguazu
- 74nmSGGRAeropuerto Nacional de Salto del GuairaSalto del Guaira
- 78nmAGTGuaraní International AirportCiudad del Este
- 122nmMGFRegional de Maringá - Sílvio Name Júnior AirportMaringá
Location
Open the full mapSBCA · Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport · Cascavel, Brazil
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CAC on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 3,423 nm | 8h 22m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,464 nm | 8h 27m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,068 nm | 9h 52m |
| Houston (HOU) | 4,069 nm | 9h 52m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,117 nm | 9h 58m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,124 nm | 9h 59m |
| Boston (BED) | 4,169 nm | 10h 6m |
| Austin (AUS) | 4,176 nm | 10h 7m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CAC?
- Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport's longest paved runway is 5,810 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at CAC?
- Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,810 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to CAC?
- The closest alternate is Cataratas International Airport (IGU), about 64 nm away, followed by Itaipú Airport (SGIB) at 65 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CAC to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 8h 22m (3,423 nm), Palm Beach about 8h 27m (3,464 nm), Washington DC about 9h 52m (4,068 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.