João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport (SBPK)
Medium airport · Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBPK |
| IATA | PET |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 31°43'2" W 52°19'40" -31.71719, -52.32780 |
| Location | Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 6,496 ft (1980 m) | 138 ft | CON | Yes |
João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport at a glance
João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport is a medium airport in Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, known to airline systems as PET. The field elevation of 59 ft (18 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBPK 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, 07/25, offers 6,496 ft (1980 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBPK 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 João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Comandante Gustavo Kraemer Airport | SBBG | 173 km (93 NM) |
| Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport | SBPA | 221 km (119 NM) |
| Canoas Air Force Base | SBCO | 227 km (123 NM) |
| Santa Maria Airport | SBSM | 258 km (139 NM) |
| Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport | SBCX | 301 km (163 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 59 ft field elevation of João Simões Lopes Neto International 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 João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport
What is the ICAO code of João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport is SBPK, and its IATA code is PET. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport above sea level?
João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport located?
The airport lies at -31.7172, -52.3278 — in Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Comandante Gustavo Kraemer Airport, about 173 km away.
Does SBPK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBPK 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 João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport?
João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 6,496 ft (1980 m) with a CON surface.