Medium airport · Bagé, Brazil
Comandante Gustavo Kraemer Airport
Comandante Gustavo Kraemer Airport is a medium airport serving Bagé, Brazil. Its IATA code is BGX. Its ICAO code is SBBG. It has 2 runways, longest 4,921 ft (GRS). Elevation 600 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Bagé, Brazil |
|---|---|
| IATA code | BGX |
| ICAO code | SBBG |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 4,921 ft (GRS) |
| Elevation | 600 ft |
| Coordinates | 31.3905° S, 54.1122° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
Since February 8, 1952, it is named after Captain Gustavo Ernesto de Carvalho Kraemer (1911–1950), founder and pilot of the airline SAVAG, killed on an air-crash in 1950.
Official website: https://www4.infraero.gov.br/aeroportos/aeroporto-internacional-de-bage-comandante-gustavo-kraemer/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Comandante Gustavo Kraemer Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Camaquã State Park · Brazil · 138.5 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Comandante Gustavo Kraemer Airport?
Comandante Gustavo Kraemer Airport — its IATA code is BGX and its ICAO code is SBBG.
Where is Comandante Gustavo Kraemer Airport located?
Comandante Gustavo Kraemer Airport serves Bagé, Brazil. Its coordinates are 31.3905° S, 54.1122° W.
What is the history of Comandante Gustavo Kraemer Airport?
Since February 8, 1952, it is named after Captain Gustavo Ernesto de Carvalho Kraemer (1911–1950), founder and pilot of the airline SAVAG, killed on an air-crash in 1950.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5868
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comandante_Gustavo_Kraemer_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.