International hub · Porto Seguro, Brazil
Porto Seguro
- Elevation
- 169 ft
- Coordinates
- 16°26′S 39°05′W
- Local time
- America/Bahia
Photo: Bill Abbott · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
SBPS runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Porto Seguro (SBPS/BPS) has one runway, 10/28, 6,562 ft (2,000 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SBPS, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
America/Bahia
Country
Brazil
BR
Municipality
Porto Seguro
Elevation
169 ft
Position
-16.4384, -39.0806
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Runways · SBPS
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 6,562 ft (2,000 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at SBPS.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Porto Seguro (SBPS / BPS) in Porto Seguro, Brazil, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SBPS is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at SBPS
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.
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Ground Handling at SBPS
Direct FBO and handler coordination at SBPS covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at SBPS
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at SBPS is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to SBPS
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SBPS: 16° 26′ 18″ S 39° 4′ 50″ W; elevation 169 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Porto Seguro
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Porto Seguro. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SBPS.
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Cargo Operations at SBPS
Support for freighter operations into SBPS covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where SBPS sits in the network
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Operating into SBPS?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Porto Seguro — one desk for the whole trip.