Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (SBBH)
Medium airport · Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBBH |
| IATA | PLU |
| Elevation | 2,589 ft (789 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 19°51'3" W 43°57'1" -19.85074, -43.95032 |
| Location | Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 8,333 ft (2540 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport at a glance
Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport is a medium airport in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, known to airline systems as PLU. The field elevation of 2,589 ft (789 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBBH are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 13/31, offers 8,333 ft (2540 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBBH shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tancredo Neves International Airport | SBCF | 24 km (13 NM) |
| Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport | SBBQ | 159 km (86 NM) |
| Usiminas Airport | SBIP | 159 km (86 NM) |
| Presidente Itamar Franco Airport | SBZM | 202 km (109 NM) |
| Francisco de Assis Airport | SBJF | 224 km (121 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,589 ft field elevation of Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 138 airports and airfields we list for Brazil — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport
What is the ICAO code of Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport is SBBH, and its IATA code is PLU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport above sea level?
Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport sits at an elevation of 2,589 feet (789 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport located?
The airport lies at -19.8507, -43.9503 — in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tancredo Neves International Airport, about 24 km away.
Does SBBH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBBH appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport?
Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 8,333 ft (2540 m) with a ASP surface.