Lauro Kurtz Airport (SBPF)
Medium airport · Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Lauro Kurtz Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBPF |
| IATA | PFB |
| Elevation | 2,380 ft (725 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 28°14'38" W 52°19'40" -28.24398, -52.32777 |
| Location | Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 5,512 ft (1680 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Lauro Kurtz Airport at a glance
Lauro Kurtz Airport is a medium airport in Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, known to airline systems as PFB. The field elevation of 2,380 ft (725 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBPF are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 09/27, offers 5,512 ft (1680 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBPF 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 Lauro Kurtz Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Serafin Enoss Bertaso Airport | SBCH | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport | SBCX | 154 km (83 NM) |
| Santo Ângelo Airport | SBNM | 180 km (97 NM) |
| Planalto Serrano Regional Airport | SNCP | 205 km (111 NM) |
| Lages Airport | SBLJ | 207 km (112 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lauro Kurtz Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,380 ft field elevation of Lauro Kurtz 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 Lauro Kurtz Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lauro Kurtz Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lauro Kurtz Airport is SBPF, and its IATA code is PFB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lauro Kurtz Airport above sea level?
Lauro Kurtz Airport sits at an elevation of 2,380 feet (725 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lauro Kurtz Airport located?
The airport lies at -28.2440, -52.3278 — in Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Serafin Enoss Bertaso Airport, about 128 km away.
Does SBPF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBPF 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 Lauro Kurtz Airport?
Lauro Kurtz Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 5,512 ft (1680 m) with a ASP surface.