Paulo Afonso Airport (PAV): Codes, Runways & Location
Paulo Afonso Airport (IATA: PAV · ICAO: SBUF) is a medium-sized airport serving Paulo Afonso, Brazil. It lies at 9.4009° S, 38.2506° W, 883 ft (269 m) above sea level.
Overview of Paulo Afonso Airport
Paulo Afonso Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Paulo Afonso in Brazil. It is identified by the IATA code PAV and the ICAO code SBUF. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Paulo Afonso Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1800 m (5906 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: asphalt. The field elevation is 883 ft (269 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Santa Magalhães Airport (SET) about 149 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 ≈ 1,800 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Paulo Afonso Airport
Where is Paulo Afonso Airport located?
Paulo Afonso Airport is located in Paulo Afonso, Brazil. Its coordinates are 9.4009° S, 38.2506° W.
What is the airport code for Paulo Afonso Airport?
Paulo Afonso Airport has an IATA code of PAV and an ICAO code of SBUF.
How long is the runway at Paulo Afonso Airport?
Paulo Afonso Airport's longest runway is about 1800 m (5906 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Paulo Afonso Airport have?
Paulo Afonso Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Paulo Afonso Airport a major airport?
Paulo Afonso Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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