Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport (POA): Codes, Runways & Location
Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport (IATA: POA · ICAO: SBPA) is a large airport serving Porto Alegre, Brazil. It lies at 29.9940° S, 51.1675° W, 11 ft (3 m) above sea level.
Overview of Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport
Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Porto Alegre in Brazil. It is identified by the IATA code POA and the ICAO code SBPA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3200 m (10499 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, 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 11 ft (3 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Canoas Air Force Base (QNS) about 6 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 ≈ 3,200 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport
Where is Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport located?
Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport is located in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Its coordinates are 29.9940° S, 51.1675° W.
What is the airport code for Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport?
Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport has an IATA code of POA and an ICAO code of SBPA.
How long is the runway at Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport?
Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport's longest runway is about 3200 m (10499 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport have?
Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport a major airport?
Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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