João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport (PET): Codes, Runways & Location
João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport (IATA: PET · ICAO: SBPK) is a medium-sized airport serving Pelotas, Brazil. It lies at 31.7172° S, 52.3278° W, 59 ft (18 m) above sea level.
Overview of João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport
João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Pelotas in Brazil. It is identified by the IATA code PET and the ICAO code SBPK. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1980 m (6496 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 59 ft (18 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Rio Grande Regional Airport (RIG) about 43 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,980 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport
Where is João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport located?
João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport is located in Pelotas, Brazil. Its coordinates are 31.7172° S, 52.3278° W.
What is the airport code for João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport?
João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport has an IATA code of PET and an ICAO code of SBPK.
How long is the runway at João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport?
João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport's longest runway is about 1980 m (6496 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport have?
João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport a major airport?
João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
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