Ponta Porã Airport (SBPP)
Medium airport · Ponta Porã, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Ponta Porã Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBPP |
| IATA | PMG |
| Elevation | 2,156 ft (657 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 22°32'59" W 55°42'9" -22.54960, -55.70260 |
| Location | Ponta Porã, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Ponta Porã Airport at a glance
Ponta Porã Airport is a medium airport in Ponta Porã, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, known to airline systems as PMG. The field elevation of 2,156 ft (657 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBPP 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, 04/22, offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBPP 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 Porã Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aeropuerto Nacional Dr. Augusto Roberto Fuster | SGPJ | 17 km (9 NM) |
| Santa Teresa Airport | SGST | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Lieutenant Colonel Carmelo Peralta National Airport | SGCO | 202 km (109 NM) |
| Aeropuerto Nacional de Salto del Guaira | SGGR | 215 km (116 NM) |
| Aeropuerto Nacional Doctor Juan Plate | SGVM | 234 km (126 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ponta Porã Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,156 ft field elevation of Ponta Porã 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 Ponta Porã Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ponta Porã Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ponta Porã Airport is SBPP, and its IATA code is PMG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ponta Porã Airport above sea level?
Ponta Porã Airport sits at an elevation of 2,156 feet (657 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 Porã Airport located?
The airport lies at -22.5496, -55.7026 — in Ponta Porã, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Aeropuerto Nacional Dr. Augusto Roberto Fuster, about 17 km away.
Does SBPP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBPP 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 Porã Airport?
Ponta Porã Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a ASP surface.