Porto Seguro (SBPS/BPS) — Porto Seguro, Brazil
Porto Seguro (SBPS/BPS) serves Porto Seguro, Brazil. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (10/28). Field elevation is 169 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: SBPS
- Name: Porto Seguro
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: -16.438425
- Longitude: -39.080585
- Elevation: 169 ft
- Country: Brazil
- Municipality: Porto Seguro
- IATA Code: BPS
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: SBRE
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
- Distance from City: 2.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 10/28
- Designation: 10/28
- Dimensions: 6562 X 148
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: 55/F/B/X/T
- Lighting: PAPI (MEHT 10:51ft), Edge, Threshold, Taxiway
- NAVAIDs: NDB SGR (385 kHz)
- Approach Types: NDB RWY 10/28, RNP Y RWY 28, RNP Z RWY 10
- Remarks: PCN 55/F/B/X/T. THR 10 displaced 130m, THR 28 displaced 70m. LDA 1800m. RCD 4C.
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.200 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 127.650 MHz
Operation Hours
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +55 (73) 99939-6757
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.portoseguro-aero.com.br
- Remarks: Operator: SOCICAM (1-year emergency contract from Feb 2025). Email: [email protected]. Fuel BR: +55 (73) 3288-2788; Porto Seguro Aviation: +55 (73) 3288-1635.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: No slots. No PPR.
Customs
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: International airport. Customs available on request.
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx BRL 8/ton (INFRAERO)
- Parking Fee: BRL 4/ton per 3h block
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: BRL
- Remarks: INFRAERO-operated. Porto Seguro. Major domestic tourism destination (Costa do Descobrimento).
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-03-23
- Remarks: BR Aviation TEL: (73) 3288-2788, (73) 98203-7667. Porto Seguro Aviation TF TEL: (73) 3288-1635, (73) 8822-8019
- Fuel Type: AVGAS
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-03-23
- Remarks: BR Aviation TEL: (73) 3288-2788, (73) 98203-7667. Porto Seguro Aviation TF TEL: (73) 3288-1635, (73) 8822-8019
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International airport. Seasonal charter flights from abroad.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: H24. International (passenger ops via ANAC request). Fire CAT 7. NDB SGR (385 kHz). No ILS. THR displaced (LDA 1800m). RCD 4C. TWY Bravo/Apron 2 max 24m wingspan. 180-deg prohibited >10t. Special ops RCD 3-4 in VMC only. Min met >1200m runway: ceiling 1500ft, vis 5000m. Fuel: BR Aviation +55 (73) 3288-2788; Porto Seguro Aviation +55 (73) 3288-1635. Operator: State of Bahia (SOCICAM contract).
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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 is the tower frequency at SBPS?
- The tower frequency at Porto Seguro is 118.2 MHz.
- What fuel is available at SBPS?
- Porto Seguro offers JET A-1, AVGAS.
- Does SBPS require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Porto Seguro (Brazil).
- Where is SBPS located?
- Porto Seguro (SBPS) is located in Porto Seguro, Brazil.
- What is the IATA code for SBPS?
- The IATA code for Porto Seguro is BPS.
- How long is the runway at SBPS?
- The main runway at Porto Seguro (10/28) measures 6562 X 148.
- Is SBPS a port of entry?
- Yes, Porto Seguro is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.