Porto Nacional Airport — Porto Nacional, Brazil
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Distance & flight time from PNB
Porto Nacional Airport
Porto Nacional Airport (PNB) serves the historic riverside town of Porto Nacional in Tocantins state, Brazil, one of the oldest settlements in the region and once a colonial trading post on the Tocantins River. The medium airport primarily handles small regional aircraft, light charter flights, and occasional agricultural or government service traffic rather than scheduled commercial jets. Its runway and modest terminal reflect the low-density air traffic typical of Brazil's interior states, where road travel over long distances makes small airfields like PNB valuable for connecting isolated communities. PNB supports regional development, medical evacuation flights, and access to nearby Palmas, the state capital, for travelers who cannot use larger hub airports directly.
Runways at Porto Nacional Airport (PNB)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/23 | 5577 ft (1700 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Porto Nacional Airport (PNB)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | RDO | 125.9 MHz |
Airports near Porto Nacional Airport (PNB)
- Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Airport (PMW) — 47.8 km (29.7 mi)
- Conceição do Araguaia Airport (CDJ) — 281.6 km (175.0 mi)
- Minaçu Airport (MQH) — 315.4 km (196.0 mi)
- Araguaína Airport (AUX) — 388.6 km (241.5 mi)
- Brig. Lysias Augusto Rodrigues Airport (CLN) — 391.8 km (243.5 mi)
- Carajás Airport (CKS) — 541.2 km (336.3 mi)
- Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (BSB) — 575.0 km (357.3 mi)
- Prefeito Renato Moreira Airport (IMP) — 586.1 km (364.2 mi)
Searchers for PNB usually mean Porto Nacional Airport in Tocantins, Brazil, not to be confused with Porto Alegre or other Porto-named Brazilian airports. It is a small regional field, not an international hub.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Porto Nacional Airport?
The IATA code for Porto Nacional Airport is PNB.
What is the ICAO code for Porto Nacional Airport?
The ICAO code for Porto Nacional Airport is SBPN. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.