Ponta Pelada Airport / Manaus Air Base (SBMN)
Medium airport · Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Ponta Pelada Airport / Manaus Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBMN |
| IATA | PLL |
| Elevation | 267 ft (81 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 3°8'46" W 59°59'11" -3.14604, -59.98630 |
| Location | Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/27 | 7,119 ft (2170 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Ponta Pelada Airport / Manaus Air Base at a glance
Ponta Pelada Airport / Manaus Air Base is a medium airport in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil, known to airline systems as PLL. The field elevation of 267 ft (81 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBMN 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, 9/27, offers 7,119 ft (2170 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 9 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBMN 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 Ponta Pelada Airport / Manaus Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Gomes International Airport | SBEG | 14 km (8 NM) |
| Itacoatiara Airport | SBIC | 167 km (90 NM) |
| Manicoré Airport | SBMY | 329 km (178 NM) |
| Jacareacanga Airport | SBEK | 422 km (228 NM) |
| Trombetas Airport | SBTB | 439 km (237 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ponta Pelada Airport / Manaus Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 267 ft field elevation of Ponta Pelada Airport / Manaus Air Base 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 Ponta Pelada Airport / Manaus Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Ponta Pelada Airport / Manaus Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Ponta Pelada Airport / Manaus Air Base is SBMN, and its IATA code is PLL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ponta Pelada Airport / Manaus Air Base above sea level?
Ponta Pelada Airport / Manaus Air Base sits at an elevation of 267 feet (81 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ponta Pelada Airport / Manaus Air Base located?
The airport lies at -3.1460, -59.9863 — in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Eduardo Gomes International Airport, about 14 km away.
Does SBMN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBMN 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 Ponta Pelada Airport / Manaus Air Base?
Ponta Pelada Airport / Manaus Air Base has one runway. The longest, 9/27, measures 7,119 ft (2170 m) with a ASP surface.