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Salgado Filho

Salgado Filho (SBPA/POA) serves Porto Alegre, Brazil. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (11/29). Field elevation is 30 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 3/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 8/10
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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: ASPH
  • PCN: 72/F/B/X/T
  • Lighting: N/A
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

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

  • Open: N/A
  • Close: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Yes
  • Remarks: OPR TIME IN UTC -3 General Aviation PRKG ACFT PPR from the local airport OPS Center in advance of MNM 48 HR via phone: (51) 3358-2239 TWY Lima CLSD BTN TWY Kilo and TWY Golf due to antenna protection area of the Glide Slope TWY Papa maximum speed LTD to 08KT OBST LGTD: Tower COORD 300029.90S/0510633.19W ELEV 289FT; Tower COORD 300116.80S/0510700.99W ELEV 276FT. OBST (Tower) LGTD violating the internal horizontal surface of AD COORD 295826.16S0511033.42W ELEV 66M (217FT). OBS OBST (mast) LGTD COORD 300227.71S/0510915.32W ELEV 448FT OBS OBST: Columns on the bridge of Rio Guaíba, 50M HGT, DIST 2500M RWY 11. Antenna 1171FT ELEV, located at Morro do Turista (30 04 44S/051 10 54W), with marking. Mounted marked (antenna) 1017FT ELEV located at Morro Santa Tereza, COORD 30 04 10S/051 13 45W DIST 10.090M THR 11 AZM 224 DEG. RESA (dimensions in M): THR 11 - 240 X 150 THR 29 - 240 X 150 OBS VAC for entry or DEP of the TFC circuit. PRB presentation of PVS via voice communication for TWR The AD can be used regularly by any ACFT compatible with RCD 4E or lower; Patio 2 LTD for ACFT with maximum wingspan of 36M Restriction to classes and types of ACFT: - ACFT WO EQPT RDO; - GLD; - ACFT WO transponder or with failure in this EQPT; - FLT of motorized ultralights. Restriction to air services: - Launching of objects or spraying; - Towing of ACFT; - Parachute launching; - Acrobatic FLT. VFR and IFR training FLT SUBJ COOR and prior AUTH, CTC APOC (Operations Center) TEL: (51) 3358-2239 and email apoc.poa@fraport-brasil.com OPS on TWY HOTEL with CTN, due to lack of VIS by TWR-PA OPS ACFT of General Civil Aviation only with prior AUTH from the Airport Operations Center by email apoc.poa@fraport-brasil.com, mandatory use of fork is required. For more information, call TEL: (51) 3358-2239. Concentration of birds (quero-quero, flock dove, carcará, swallow) in the TFC circuit, SECT APCH RWY 11/29 and LT (adjacent lawns) of RWY 11/29, during the period of highest incidence AUG TIL DEC 0330-0530 1430-1600 Do not confuse the lighting of RWY 11 with that of Av. Sertório, PARL and 900M (0.5NM) to the right of the runway. ACFT on FNA for RWY 29, do not confuse with approach to RWY 30 of AD de Canoas, to the right of the trajectory. MEHT: 68FT EMERG OPR with LED bulbs DCL Self-service Help-Met D-ATIS (MON,TUE,WED,THU,FRI 0930-1530) MEHT: 73FT AIS provided exclusively by the internet and the Aeronautical Information Center - AIR NAVIGATION MANAGEMENT CENTER (C-AIS CGNA), Receipt of PLN and update MSG TEL: (21) 2174-7510. Registration of users in the Integrated Air Movement Management System (SIGMA) (21) 2101-6680.

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: 55-51-3358-2239
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • 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 at least 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 at apoc.poa@fraport-brasil.com, with the mandatory use of a tow bar. For more information, please call phone number: (51) 3358-2239.

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

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: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Standard Jet A-1 available at SBPA.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Major international port of entry. eAPIS required. Porto Alegre, RS capital. Full FIS.

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: Southern Brazil hub. Gaucho culture. International flights to Mercosur.

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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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?
Yes, landing permits are required for Salgado Filho (Brazil).