Small airport · Lençóis, Brazil
Coronel Horácio de Mattos Airport
Coronel Horácio de Mattos Airport is a small airport serving Lençóis, Brazil. Its IATA code is LEC. Its ICAO code is SBLE. It has 1 runway, longest 6,831 ft (ASP). Elevation 1,676 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Lençóis, Brazil |
|---|---|
| IATA code | LEC |
| ICAO code | SBLE |
| Type | Small airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 6,831 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 1,676 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 12.4823° S, 41.2770° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
It is named after Horácio Queiróz de Mattos (1882-1931), a politician who fought against the Prestes Insurrection between 1925 and 1927.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Coronel Horácio de Mattos Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Chapada Diamantina National Park · Brazil · 28.2 miles away
- Morro do Chapéu State Park · Brazil · 76.0 miles away
- Sete Passagens State Park · Brazil · 91.1 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Coronel Horácio de Mattos Airport?
Coronel Horácio de Mattos Airport — its IATA code is LEC and its ICAO code is SBLE.
Where is Coronel Horácio de Mattos Airport located?
Coronel Horácio de Mattos Airport serves Lençóis, Brazil. Its coordinates are 12.4823° S, 41.2770° W.
What is the history of Coronel Horácio de Mattos Airport?
It is named after Horácio Queiróz de Mattos (1882-1931), a politician who fought against the Prestes Insurrection between 1925 and 1927.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5928
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Len%C3%A7%C3%B3is_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.