Regional airport · Petrolina, Brazil
Senador Nilo Coelho/Petrolina
- Elevation
- 1,263 ft
- Coordinates
- 9°22′S 40°34′W
- Local time
- America/Recife
Photo: Bill Abbott · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
SBPL runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Senador Nilo Coelho/Petrolina (SBPL/PNZ) has one runway, 13/31, 9,055 ft (2,760 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 5. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SBPL, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/Recife
Country
Brazil
BR
Municipality
Petrolina
Elevation
1,263 ft
Position
-9.3624, -40.5691
Traffic level
Low
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 5
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Runways · SBPL
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 9,055 ft (2,760 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at SBPL.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Senador Nilo Coelho/Petrolina (SBPL / PNZ) in Petrolina, Brazil, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SBPL is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at SBPL
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Brazil
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Brazil. Applicable permit lead times for Brazil are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Brazil are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at SBPL
Direct FBO and handler coordination at SBPL covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at SBPL
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at SBPL is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to SBPL
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SBPL: 9° 21′ 45″ S 40° 34′ 9″ W; elevation 1263 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Petrolina
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Petrolina. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SBPL.
- 06
Cargo Operations at SBPL
Support for freighter operations into SBPL covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where SBPL sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into SBPL?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Senador Nilo Coelho/Petrolina — one desk for the whole trip.