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Airports / Brazil / XAP
Medium airport · XAP
Serafin Enoss Bertaso Airport.
Chapecó, Brazil · 2,154 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.9/5
Google rating
2,651 ratings
0
Operators based
2,154
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Chapecó, BrazilELEV 2,154 FTMedium airportScheduled service
3.9
Google rating
2,651
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2,154
Field elevation
feet above sea level
69
Nearest alternate
nm to PFB
Field standing
69 nm
To the nearest alternate
Lauro Kurtz Airport (PFB).
Overview
Serafin Enoss Bertaso Airport (SBCH / XAP) is a mid-sized airport serving Chapecó, Brazil. The airport sits 2,154 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into XAP for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Lauro Kurtz Airport (PFB, 69 nm), Aeroestación Yabotí (AR-0767, 78 nm), and Santo Ângelo Airport (GEL, 106 nm). With a single 6,758-foot paved runway, XAP can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from XAP depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Chapecó Airport. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Chapecó.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Multiple LATAM staff spoke English or Spanish.”
Brandon Black4★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
SBCH
IATA
XAP
FAA / Local
SC0003
Elevation
2,154 ft
Coordinates
27.1342° S · 52.6566° 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 2,154 ft, XAP sits higher than 78% of the 138 Brazil fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,758 ft
- 11/296,758 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,758 ft
XAP's 6,758 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
- 69nmPFBLauro Kurtz AirportPasso Fundo
- 78nmAR-0767Aeroestación YabotíEl Soberbio
- 106nmGELSanto Ângelo AirportSanto Ângelo
- 126nmEEAPlanalto Serrano Regional AirportCorreia Pinto
- 129nmIGRCataratas Del Iguazú International AirportPuerto Iguazu
- 132nmLAJLages AirportLages
Location
Open the full mapSBCH · Serafin Enoss Bertaso Airport · Chapecó, Brazil
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from XAP on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 3,557 nm | 8h 40m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,599 nm | 8h 46m |
| Houston (HOU) | 4,197 nm | 10h 10m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,204 nm | 10h 11m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,252 nm | 10h 17m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,258 nm | 10h 18m |
| Austin (AUS) | 4,303 nm | 10h 24m |
| Boston (BED) | 4,305 nm | 10h 25m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use XAP?
- Serafin Enoss Bertaso Airport's longest paved runway is 6,758 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 XAP?
- Serafin Enoss Bertaso Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,758 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to XAP?
- The closest alternate is Lauro Kurtz Airport (PFB), about 69 nm away, followed by Aeroestación Yabotí (AR-0767) at 78 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from XAP to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 8h 40m (3,557 nm), Palm Beach about 8h 46m (3,599 nm), Houston about 10h 10m (4,197 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.