Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles (SBPC/POO) — Poços de Caldas, Brazil
Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles (SBPC/POO) serves Poços de Caldas, Brazil. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (09/27). Field elevation is 4137 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: SBPC
- Name: Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Domestic
- Latitude: -21.842529
- Longitude: -46.569767
- Elevation: 4137 ft
- Country: Brazil
- Municipality: Poços de Caldas
- IATA Code: POO
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: SBBS
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
- Distance from City: 5.0 km
- VFR: No
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 09/27
- Designation: 09/27
- Dimensions: 4970 X 98
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: 14/F/C/Y/U
- Lighting: Edge
- NAVAIDs: None
- Approach Types: VFR, IFR diurnal
- Remarks: PCN F/C/Y/U. THR 27 displaced 45m. Elevation 4137ft (high altitude). Multiple high-tension towers 2.4-4.9km. Flight instruction near AD.
Frequencies
- Tower: N/A
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 126.600 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: 1000-2200 UTC (API RMK 2.3 AD HR SER) AD HR SER DLY 1000-2200.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +55 (35) 3697-2313
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: Operator: Municipality + Infraero. Aeroclube: +55 (35) 3712-1002 / [email protected]. AIS: +55 (21) 2174-7510.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Immigration
- Port of Entry: No
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: N/A
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Hours 1000-2200Z. Domestic only. NO FUEL. Fire CAT L (lowest). High elevation (4,137ft) - performance considerations. IFR diurnal only. PCN 14 (very low pavement strength). No scheduled service. High-tension tower obstacles near approaches.
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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 HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of SBPC?
- Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles operates from 10:00 to 22:00.
- Does SBPC require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles (Brazil).
- Where is SBPC located?
- Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles (SBPC) is located in Poços de Caldas, Brazil.
- What is the IATA code for SBPC?
- The IATA code for Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles is POO.
- How long is the runway at SBPC?
- The main runway at Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles (09/27) measures 4970 X 98.