Senador Nilo Coelho Airport — Petrolina, Brazil
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Distance & flight time from PNZ
Senador Nilo Coelho Airport
Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ) serves Petrolina in Pernambuco state, Brazil, a city located in the São Francisco River valley known for its irrigated fruit and wine agriculture in an otherwise semi-arid region. PNZ supports both passenger air service connecting Petrolina to major Brazilian cities and cargo operations tied to the export of grapes, mangoes, and other fruits grown through the region's extensive irrigation projects. The airport also serves the neighboring city of Juazeiro across the river in Bahia state, making it a shared regional transport hub for the São Francisco Valley's growing agribusiness economy. PNZ has a paved runway capable of handling narrow-body commercial jets.
Runways at Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 9055 ft (2760 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | RDO | 125.7 MHz |
Airports near Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ)
- Paulo Afonso Airport (PAV) — 254.4 km (158.1 mi)
- João Durval Carneiro Airport (FEC) — 364.1 km (226.2 mi)
- Aracaju - Santa Maria Airport (AJU) — 423.0 km (262.8 mi)
- Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA) — 464.3 km (288.5 mi)
- Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ) — 524.3 km (325.8 mi)
- Bom Jesus da Lapa Airport (LAZ) — 532.7 km (331.0 mi)
- Senador Petrônio Portela Airport (THE) — 539.1 km (335.0 mi)
- Presidente João Suassuna Airport (CPV) — 564.3 km (350.6 mi)
PNZ is Senador Nilo Coelho Airport serving Petrolina, Brazil, an agribusiness hub known for fruit exports. It also effectively serves nearby Juazeiro, Bahia, across the São Francisco River.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Senador Nilo Coelho Airport?
The IATA code for Senador Nilo Coelho Airport is PNZ.
What is the ICAO code for Senador Nilo Coelho Airport?
The ICAO code for Senador Nilo Coelho Airport is SBPL. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.