Medium airport · Campina Grande, Brazil
Presidente João Suassuna Airport
Presidente João Suassuna Airport is a medium airport serving Campina Grande, Brazil. Its IATA code is CPV. Its ICAO code is SBKG. It has 1 runway, longest 5,135 ft (ASP). Elevation 1,646 ft.
No freely licensed photograph of this airport is in our library yet — rather than borrow a picture of somewhere else, this profile leads with its verified facts.
Airport facts
| Location | Campina Grande, Brazil |
|---|---|
| IATA code | CPV |
| ICAO code | SBKG |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 5,135 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 1,646 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 7.2697° S, 35.8961° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
Since August 2, 1960 it has been named after João Urbano Pessoa de Vasconcelos Suassuna (1886-1930), President of the State of Paraíba (at the time State Governors had the title of President) from 1924 to 1928.
Official website: https://www.aenabrasil.com.br/pt/aeroportos/aeroporto-de-campina-grande-presidente-joao-suassuna/index.html — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Presidente João Suassuna Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Pedra da Boca State Park · Brazil · 58.2 miles away
- Areia Vermelha Marine State Park · Brazil · 76.1 miles away
- Pico do Jabre State Park · Brazil · 102.1 miles away
- Dunas de Natal State Park · Brazil · 111.3 miles away
- Catimbau National Park · Brazil · 131.1 miles away
Airports nearby
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Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
89.2 miles awayAeroporto Brigadeiro Firmino Ayres
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Presidente João Suassuna Airport?
Presidente João Suassuna Airport — its IATA code is CPV and its ICAO code is SBKG.
Where is Presidente João Suassuna Airport located?
Presidente João Suassuna Airport serves Campina Grande, Brazil. Its coordinates are 7.2697° S, 35.8961° W.
What is the history of Presidente João Suassuna Airport?
Since August 2, 1960 it has been named after João Urbano Pessoa de Vasconcelos Suassuna (1886-1930), President of the State of Paraíba (at the time State Governors had the title of President) from 1924 to 1928.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5926
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campina_Grande_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.