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Lauro Kurtz Airport

IATA PFBICAO SBPFLocal RS0006🇧🇷 Passo Fundo
Coordinates
28.2440°S, 52.3278°W
Elevation
2,380 ft (725 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
BR-RS
Time zone
Sao Paulo(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
17.8° W

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:23
Sunrise
06:47
Sunset
18:15
Civil dusk
18:39

About 11h 29m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Lauro Kurtz Airport

Lauro Kurtz Airport

Lauro Kurtz Airport is the airport serving Passo Fundo, Brazil. Since June 5, 1959 it is named after Lauro Ignacio Kurtz (1917-1949), sometimes also written Kortz, a pilot of the airline SAVAG, killed on an air-crash in 1949.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

SBPF

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 275,512 ft / 1,680 m98 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISPASSO FUNDO RDO131.250 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (4)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Transmissores Rádio Planalto AM 730 e FM 105.9354 ft2,044 ft
Obstacle240 ft1,919 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Lauro Kurtz Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Lauro Kurtz Airport?

The ICAO code for Lauro Kurtz Airport is SBPF, and its IATA code is PFB.

Where is Lauro Kurtz Airport located?

Lauro Kurtz Airport is medium airport located in Passo Fundo, Brazil, at an elevation of 2,380 ft (725 m).

How many runways does Lauro Kurtz Airport have?

Lauro Kurtz Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,512 ft / 1,680 m.

Which airlines fly to Lauro Kurtz Airport?

Airlines historically serving Lauro Kurtz Airport include Azul, NHT Lineas Aereas, Oceanair (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Lauro Kurtz Airport?

Historical data lists 4 nonstop destinations from Lauro Kurtz Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Lauro Kurtz Airport in?

Lauro Kurtz Airport is in the America/Sao Paulo time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Lauro Kurtz Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Lauro Kurtz Airport is approximately 17.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Lauro Kurtz Airport?

The nearest airport to Lauro Kurtz Airport is Fazenda Coxilha Airport (SSCX), about 8.9 nm to the n, followed by Fazenda Pessegueiro Airport and Aeroclube Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Lauro Kurtz Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.