Does SBUF require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Paulo Afonso (Brazil).

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Paulo Afonso

Paulo Afonso (SBUF/PAV) serves Paulo Afonso, Brazil. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (14/32). Field elevation is 884 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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60% Data Complete 31 of 52 points

Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 3/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: SBUF
Name: Paulo Afonso
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: -9.40088
Longitude: -38.250599
Elevation: 884 ft
Country: Brazil
Municipality: Paulo Afonso
IATA Code: PAV
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: SBRE
Timezone: N/A
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 14/32

Designation: 14/32
Dimensions: 5906 X 148
Surface: ASPH
PCN: 35/F/C/X/U
Lighting: N/A
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: 125.500 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: Yes
Remarks: Airport STATUS= Active OPR TIME IN UTC -3 AD HR SER DLY 0900-2100. Concentration of birds in the MOV and VCY area. Activation of the nighttime beacons and/or operational COOR should be requested 24 HR in advance by TEL: (21) 99730-0259 from 08:00 to 19:00hrs. See AIP MAP letters (MON,TUE,WED,THU,FRI 10:30-14:30) (MON,TUE,WED,THU,FRI 1630-2030) - O/R: Other days and times TEL: (75) 3281-6637, (75) 9173-8214 or (75) 9907-7623. OPR NAV BRAZIL MEHT 48FT MON TO FRI 1115-1945 EXC MUNICIPAL, STATE AND NATIONAL HOL. Self-service For additional Aeronautical Information consult the RECIFE Aeronautical Information Center (C-AIS RE), Receipt of PLN and update MSG TEL: (81) 2129-8212 and (81) 2129-8215.

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

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

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

Does SBUF require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Paulo Afonso (Brazil).

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