Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport — Poços De Caldas, Brazil
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport (Poços De Caldas) is POO — its ICAO code is SBPC.
Distance & flight time from POO
Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport
Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport (POO) serves Poços de Caldas in Minas Gerais, Brazil, a city known for its thermal springs, mild climate, and history as a resort destination for wealthy Brazilians since the early 20th century. The airport is named after a prominent Brazilian diplomat and businessman connected to the region. POO handles regional and domestic flights, supporting both tourism tied to the city's spa culture and business travel linked to the area's aluminum and mining industries historically present in the region. Its runway accommodates smaller commercial and regional jets, reflecting the airport's role as a secondary gateway within Minas Gerais rather than a major hub.
Runways at Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport (POO)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/27 | 4970 ft (1515 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport (POO)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | RDO | 126.6 MHz |
Airports near Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport (POO)
- Major Brigadeiro Trompowsky Airport (VAG) — 116.6 km (72.5 mi)
- Viracopos International Airport (VCP) — 141.9 km (88.2 mi)
- Leite Lopes Airport (RAO) — 147.4 km (91.6 mi)
- Araraquara Airport (AQA) — 161.4 km (100.3 mi)
- Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport (SJK) — 170.5 km (105.9 mi)
- Edu Chaves Field (GUJ) — 175.6 km (109.1 mi)
- São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) — 177.0 km (110.0 mi)
- Campo de Marte Airport (RTE) — 185.4 km (115.2 mi)
POO is the airport for Poços de Caldas, Brazil, a spa and resort city in Minas Gerais. It handles regional domestic flights and should not be confused with larger Minas Gerais airports like Confins.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport?
The IATA code for Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport is POO.
What is the ICAO code for Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport?
The ICAO code for Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport is SBPC. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.