João Simões Lopes Neto (SBPK) — Pelotas, Brazil
João Simões Lopes Neto (SBPK/PET) serves Pelotas, Brazil. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (06/24). Field elevation is 59 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: SBPK
- Name: João Simões Lopes Neto
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: -31.717253
- Longitude: -52.327953
- Elevation: 59 ft
- Country: Brazil
- Municipality: Pelotas
- IATA Code: PET
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: SBCW
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
- Distance from City: 6.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 06/24
- Designation: 06/24
- Dimensions: 6496 X 138
- Surface: CONC
- PCN: 35/R/B/W/T
- Lighting: Beacon, Edge, PAPI, Taxiway, Threshold, Wind indicator
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: PCN 370/R/C/W/T. Fire CAT CIVIL-5.
Frequencies
- Tower: N/A
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 125.900 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: 1000-2359 UTC (API RMK 2.3 AD HR SER) AD HR SER DLY 1000-2359. Other hours O/R with advance notice of 2 HR via TEL (53) 99711-7318 (53) 99959-2424 or e-mail [email protected].
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +55 (53) 99711-7318
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://aeroportos.motiva.com.br/pelotas-rs/
- Remarks: Operator: Motiva. Toll-free: 0800-727-4720. Alt: +55 (53) 99959-2424. Email: [email protected].
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: PPR 2h advance via WebApp-MOTIVA AVG for GA, parking, intl, experimental.
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 15 per 1,000 kg MTOW
- Parking Fee: BRL 8 per 1,000 kg per hour
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: BRL
- Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at SBPK.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-03-23
- Remarks: (DLY 1000-2200) - O/R: TEL: (53) 99128-6698 / (53) 99106-5928
- Fuel Type: AVGAS
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-03-23
- Remarks: (DLY 1000-2200) - O/R: TEL: (53) 99128-6698 / (53) 99106-5928
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Port of entry. eAPIS required. Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Hours 1000-2359 UTC. International designation but INTL OPS SUSPENDED except military and aeromedical. Fire CAT 5 (RFFS 1200-2359). VOR/DME PTS (113.3) NOT USABLE until Dec 31, 2027. THR 07 displaced 140m (LDA 1683m). Concrete runway. 180-deg backtrack >40t at thresholds only. Bird hazard. PPR 2h via WebApp-MOTIVA. Fuel: [email protected]. Operator: Motiva.
Airport Services
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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 SBPK?
- João Simões Lopes Neto operates from 10:00 to 23:59.
- What fuel is available at SBPK?
- João Simões Lopes Neto offers JET A-1, AVGAS.
- Does SBPK require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for João Simões Lopes Neto (Brazil).
- Does SBPK require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at João Simões Lopes Neto.