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Senador Nilo Coelho Airport

IATA PNZICAO SBPLLocal PE0002🇧🇷 Petrolina
Coordinates
9.3624°S, 40.5691°W
Elevation
1,263 ft (385 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
BR-PE
Time zone
Recife(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
22.2° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:38
Sunrise
06:00
Sunset
17:38
Civil dusk
18:00

About 11h 38m 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 Senador Nilo Coelho Airport

Petrolina–Senador Nilo Coelho International Airport is the airport serving Petrolina, Pernambuco and Juazeiro, Bahia, Brazil. Since July 8, 2002 it is named after the Petrolina-born Senator Nilo de Sousa Coelho (1920–1983).

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

SBPL

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.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
13 / 319,055 ft / 2,760 m148 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISRDO125.700 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Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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
Obstacle328 ft1,214 ft
Obstacle328 ft1,194 ft
Obstacle328 ft1,194 ft
Obstacle328 ft1,207 ft
Obstacle328 ft1,188 ft
Obstacle328 ft1,207 ft
Obstacle328 ft1,227 ft
Obstacle328 ft1,230 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Senador Nilo Coelho Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Senador Nilo Coelho Airport?

The ICAO code for Senador Nilo Coelho Airport is SBPL, and its IATA code is PNZ.

Where is Senador Nilo Coelho Airport located?

Senador Nilo Coelho Airport is medium airport located in Petrolina, Brazil, at an elevation of 1,263 ft (385 m).

How many runways does Senador Nilo Coelho Airport have?

Senador Nilo Coelho Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 9,055 ft / 2,760 m.

Which airlines fly to Senador Nilo Coelho Airport?

Airlines historically serving Senador Nilo Coelho Airport include Azul, City Connexion Airlines, Oceanair (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Senador Nilo Coelho Airport?

Historical data lists 4 nonstop destinations from Senador Nilo Coelho Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Senador Nilo Coelho Airport in?

Senador Nilo Coelho Airport is in the America/Recife time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Senador Nilo Coelho Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Senador Nilo Coelho Airport is approximately 22.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Senador Nilo Coelho Airport?

The nearest airport to Senador Nilo Coelho Airport is Condomínio Aeronáutico Hangar Fly Residence Airport (SDC4), about 6.2 nm to the ene, followed by Fazenda Mariad Airport and Agrovale Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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