Parnaíba - Prefeito Doutor João Silva Filho International Airport — Parnaíba, Brazil

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The airport code for Parnaíba - Prefeito Doutor João Silva Filho International Airport (Parnaíba) is PHB — its ICAO code is SBPB.

Distance & flight time from PHB

Parnaíba - Prefeito Doutor João Silva Filho International Airport

PHB designates Parnaíba International Airport, formally Prefeito Doutor João Silva Filho International Airport, serving the coastal city of Parnaíba in Piauí state, Brazil. Despite its international designation, PHB primarily handles domestic flights linking Parnaíba to major Brazilian cities, supporting tourism to the Parnaíba Delta, one of the largest river deltas in the Americas, and nearby Lençóis Maranhenses dune fields. The airport serves as a key gateway for eco-tourism in the region, with visitors using it to access delta boat tours and coastal attractions. PHB's terminal and single runway accommodate narrow-body jets typical of Brazilian domestic carriers, and passenger numbers rise notably during peak tourist seasons.

Runways at Parnaíba - Prefeito Doutor João Silva Filho International Airport (PHB)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
9/276890 ft (2100 m)148 ft (45 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Parnaíba - Prefeito Doutor João Silva Filho International Airport (PHB)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISRDO126.6 MHz

Airports near Parnaíba - Prefeito Doutor João Silva Filho International Airport (PHB)

PHB is often confused as a major international hub due to its name, but it mainly serves domestic Brazilian routes to Parnaíba, gateway to the Parnaíba Delta and Lençóis Maranhenses tourist region.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Parnaíba - Prefeito Doutor João Silva Filho International Airport?

The IATA code for Parnaíba - Prefeito Doutor João Silva Filho International Airport is PHB.

What is the ICAO code for Parnaíba - Prefeito Doutor João Silva Filho International Airport?

The ICAO code for Parnaíba - Prefeito Doutor João Silva Filho International Airport is SBPB. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.