Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU): Codes, Runways & Location
Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (IATA: PLU · ICAO: SBBH) is a medium-sized airport serving Belo Horizonte, Brazil. It lies at 19.8507° S, 43.9503° W, 2589 ft (789 m) above sea level.
Overview of Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport
Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Belo Horizonte in Brazil. It is identified by the IATA code PLU and the ICAO code SBBH. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2540 m (8333 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 2589 ft (789 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) about 24 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 ≈ 2,540 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport
Where is Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport located?
Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport is located in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Its coordinates are 19.8507° S, 43.9503° W.
What is the airport code for Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport?
Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport has an IATA code of PLU and an ICAO code of SBBH.
How long is the runway at Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport?
Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport's longest runway is about 2540 m (8333 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport have?
Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport a major airport?
Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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