Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ): Codes, Runways & Location
Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (IATA: PNZ · ICAO: SBPL) is a medium-sized airport serving Petrolina, Brazil. It lies at 9.3624° S, 40.5691° W, 1263 ft (385 m) above sea level.
Overview of Senador Nilo Coelho Airport
Senador Nilo Coelho Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Petrolina in Brazil. It is identified by the IATA code PNZ and the ICAO code SBPL. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Senador Nilo Coelho Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2760 m (9055 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. The field elevation is 1263 ft (385 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Araripina Airport (JAW) about 198 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 ≈ 2,760 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Senador Nilo Coelho Airport
Where is Senador Nilo Coelho Airport located?
Senador Nilo Coelho Airport is located in Petrolina, Brazil. Its coordinates are 9.3624° S, 40.5691° W.
What is the airport code for Senador Nilo Coelho Airport?
Senador Nilo Coelho Airport has an IATA code of PNZ and an ICAO code of SBPL.
How long is the runway at Senador Nilo Coelho Airport?
Senador Nilo Coelho Airport's longest runway is about 2760 m (9055 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Senador Nilo Coelho Airport have?
Senador Nilo Coelho Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Senador Nilo Coelho Airport a major airport?
Senador Nilo Coelho Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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