Centro de Lançamento de Alcântara Airport

Centro de Lançamento de Alcântara Airport is a significant aerospace facility located in Alcântara, Brazil. It serves primarily as a spaceport, facilitating the launch of satellites and other orbital missions. The airport, with its strategic position near the equator, benefits from reduced launch costs and is an ideal site for aerospace activities.

The airport is equipped to handle various aerospace operations, including those operated by national and international space organizations. Although primarily focused on rocket launches, it also provides support for general aviation and cargo operations. The IATA code for the airport is ACL and its ICAO code is SWAC.

Established in the late 1980s, Centro de Lançamento de Alcântara Airport has been crucial for Brazil's endeavors in space exploration and satellite deployment. It continues to play a vital role in advancing the country’s capabilities in the aerospace sector.