SNZ

Medium airport · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Santa Cruz Air Force Base

Santa Cruz Air Force Base is a medium airport serving Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Its IATA code is SNZ. It has 1 runway, longest 8,986 ft (ASP). Elevation 10 ft.

IATA SNZ1 runway, longest 8,986 ft (ASP)BrazilMedium airport

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Airport facts

Location	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
IATA code	SNZ
Type	Medium airport
Runways	1 runway, longest 8,986 ft (ASP)
Elevation	10 ft
Coordinates	22.9324° S, 43.7191° W

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Landmarks near this airport

Famous landmarks close to Santa Cruz Air Force Base, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.

Christ the Redeemer · Brazil · 32.4 miles away
Sugarloaf Mountain · Brazil · 35.8 miles away

National parks near this airport

National parks close to Santa Cruz Air Force Base, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.

Pedra Branca State Park · Brazil · 14.9 miles away
Mendanha State Park · Brazil · 15.1 miles away
Tijuca National Park · Brazil · 28.1 miles away
Ilha Grande State Park · Brazil · 35.8 miles away
Serra da Tiririca State Park · Brazil · 44.1 miles away
Serra dos Órgãos National Park · Brazil · 52.4 miles away

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Santa Cruz Air Force Base?

Santa Cruz Air Force Base — its IATA code is SNZ.

Where is Santa Cruz Air Force Base located?

Santa Cruz Air Force Base serves Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Its coordinates are 22.9324° S, 43.7191° W.

How high is Santa Cruz Air Force Base?

Santa Cruz Air Force Base sits at 10 feet above sea level.

Sources

Page last updated 13 November 2026.