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Salgado Filho (SBPA/POA) — Porto Alegre, Brazil

At a glance

Operating hours
Open 24h
Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
JET A-1
Tower
118.100
Runways
11/29
Community check
218 days ago
Elevation
30 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 9/10
Observed Activity · Oct 26
28 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 3 on the ground · busiest hour 19:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: SBPA
  • Name: Salgado Filho
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: -29.994713
  • Longitude: -51.166592
  • Elevation: 30 ft
  • Country: Brazil
  • Municipality: Porto Alegre
  • IATA Code: POA
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: SBCW
  • Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
  • Distance from City: 7.4 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 11/29

  • Designation: 11/29
  • Dimensions: 10499 X 148
  • Surface: Asphalt
  • PCN: 72/F/B/X/T
  • Lighting: ALS (L5+L11+L19A), PAPI (MEHT 11:68ft, 29:73ft), CL, Edge (high), Threshold (high), Emergency (L18)
  • NAVAIDs: ILS/DME IPA RWY 11 CAT II (110.3), VOR/DME FIG (114.7), IM IPA (75 MHz)
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT II RWY 11, VOR/DME, RNP, RNAV
  • Remarks: PCN 72/F/B/X/T. RESA 240x150 both ends. 3200x45m.

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.100, 121.500 MHz
  • Ground: 121.900 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: 122.150 MHz
  • ATIS: 132.350 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Salgado Filho operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: H24 (API INTL default H24)

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: +55 (51) 3358-2239
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +55 (51) 3358-2239
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: general aviation Aircraft Parking area requires Prior Permission Required (PPR) from the local airport Operations Center up toleast 48 hours in advance through phone: (51) 3358-2239. Civil general aviation Aircraft Operations are only allowed with prior authorization from the airport Operations Center via email up [email protected], with the mandatory use of a tow bar. For more information, please call phone number: (51) 3358-2239. Email: [email protected]

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: Yes
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: Apron PRKG ACFT general aviation PPR do airport OPS Center local with minimum advance notice of 48 HR through telephone: (51) 3358-2239

Customs

  • Open: N/A
  • Close: N/A
  • Phone: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: International airport per ROTAER (DECEA)

Fees

  • Landing Fee: BRL 25 per 1,000 kg MTOW
  • Parking Fee: BRL 12 per 1,000 kg per hour
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: BRL
  • Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at SBPA.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: JET A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-03-23
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: H24. International, port of entry. Fire CAT 9. ILS CAT II RWY 11 (110.3) with marker beacon. VOR/DME FIG (114.7). Traffic freq Mon-Fri 0930-1530. GA 12h advance notice. Wingspan >16m requires fork, <16m requires tie-down. Bird hazard Aug-Dec, 0330-0530/1430-1600 (quero-quero, pigeons, caracara, swallows). VFR/IFR training requires coordination +55 (51) 3358-2239. Operator: Fraport.

Airport Services

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Brazil Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: Notification only (no advance time specified for overflight-only; 24 hours recommended)
  • Landing Lead Time: 24 hours (AVANAC for multi-airport); Part 135 charter: allow 5+ business days
Private / GA Operations:

Private/GA flights need ANAC authorization and DECEA flight plan approval. Recommend 5 days lead time.

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Active NOTAMs

K1238/26
caution
Only runway closed
RWY 11/29 CLSD DUE TO MAINT SER
2026-10-17 04:55 UTC 2026-12-26 07:40 UTC
E7266/26
caution
Only runway closed
RWY 11/29 CLSD DEVIDO SER MAINT
2026-10-17 04:55 UTC 2026-12-26 07:40 UTC
K1300/26
caution
Only runway closed
RWY 11/29 CLSD DUE TO MAINT SER
2026-10-17 04:55 UTC 2026-12-26 07:40 UTC

+19 more active NOTAMs

Checked with DECEA AISWEB at 2026-10-27 13:23 UTC. Also includes NOTAMs from the FAA NOTAM feed.
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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at SBPA?
The tower frequency at Salgado Filho is 118.100, 121.500 MHz.
What fuel is available at SBPA?
Salgado Filho offers JET A-1.
Does SBPA require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. Private/GA flights need ANAC authorization and DECEA flight plan approval. Recommend 5 days lead time. Permit details for Brazil
Does SBPA require slots or PPR?
PPR is required at Salgado Filho.
Where is SBPA located?
Salgado Filho (SBPA) is located in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
What is the IATA code for SBPA?
The IATA code for Salgado Filho is POA.
Does SBPA have an ILS approach?
Yes, Salgado Filho has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 11/29.
Is SBPA a port of entry?
Yes. International flights can clear customs and immigration at Salgado Filho. Source: AIP Brasil AD 1.3 and AD 2 (DECEA), AMDT 20/2026, 2026-10-01.