Opened on 4 August 2012, Aracati Dragão do Mar Regional Airport (ARX/SBAC) was built for coastal tourism in the Brazilian state of Ceará, and air cargo has never been part of its business — official statistics record zero tonnes of freight for 2024. There is no cargo terminal and no dedicated handling on site. The runway can take mid-size aircraft up to the Boeing 737-700, but scheduled service is limited to Azul's three weekly ATR 72-600 rotations from Recife, with a Belo Horizonte–Confins link due to start on 1 October 2026. Shipments bound for Aracati or the Canoa Quebrada resort area are therefore routed through Fortaleza–Pinto Martins (FOR), roughly 130 km to the north-west and the state's actual air freight gateway. Final delivery runs by truck along the CE-040, and customs clearance for imports likewise takes place in Fortaleza rather than at ARX.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code of Aracati Dragão do Mar Regional Airport?▼

The IATA code of Aracati Dragão do Mar Regional Airport is ARX. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Aracati Dragão do Mar Regional Airport located?▼

Aracati Dragão do Mar Regional Airport is located in Aracati, BR.

What is the ICAO code of Aracati Dragão do Mar Regional Airport?▼

The ICAO code of Aracati Dragão do Mar Regional Airport is SBAC. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Aracati Dragão do Mar Regional Airport?▼

Aracati Dragão do Mar Regional Airport is at an elevation of 39 meters (128 ft) above sea level.

Location & Weather

-4.56890, -37.80513

39 m ü. NN

Transit time routes from Aracati

Sao Paulo → Shanghai Sao Paulo → Shenzhen Sao Paulo → Guangzhou Sao Paulo → Hong Kong Sao Paulo → Tokyo Sao Paulo → Busan

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Last updated: 25 August 2026

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