Small airport · Apucarana, Brazil
Captain João Busse Airport
It is named after Captain João Alexandre Busse (1886-1921), the first aviator born in the state of Paraná. Its IATA code is APU. Its ICAO code is SSAP. It has 1 runway, longest 4,593 ft (ASP). Elevation 2,625 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Apucarana, Brazil |
|---|---|
| IATA code | APU |
| ICAO code | SSAP |
| Type | Small airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 4,593 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 2,625 ft |
| Coordinates | 23.6091° S, 51.3843° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Captain João Busse Airport is known for
It is named after Captain João Alexandre Busse (1886-1921), the first aviator born in the state of Paraná.
History
It is named after Captain João Alexandre Busse (1886-1921), the first aviator born in the state of Paraná.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Captain João Busse Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Morro do Diabo State Park · Brazil · 95.0 miles away
- Cerrado State Park · Brazil · 115.8 miles away
- Campos Gerais National Park · Brazil · 134.4 miles away
- Rio do Peixe State Park · Brazil · 140.0 miles away
- Vila Velha State Park · Brazil · 141.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Captain João Busse Airport?
It is named after Captain João Alexandre Busse (1886-1921), the first aviator born in the state of Paraná.
What is the airport code for Captain João Busse Airport?
Captain João Busse Airport — its IATA code is APU and its ICAO code is SSAP.
Where is Captain João Busse Airport located?
Captain João Busse Airport serves Apucarana, Brazil. Its coordinates are 23.6091° S, 51.3843° W.
What is the history of Captain João Busse Airport?
It is named after Captain João Alexandre Busse (1886-1921), the first aviator born in the state of Paraná.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#432
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apucarana_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.