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
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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.
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
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
- Port of Entry: Yes Source: AIP Brasil AD 1.3 and AD 2 (DECEA), AMDT 20/2026, 2026-10-01
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
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.
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Brazil Permit Requirements
- 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 flights need ANAC authorization and DECEA flight plan approval. Recommend 5 days lead time.
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Explore History (3 milestones)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.