Senador Nilo Coelho Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-20Senador Nilo Coelho Airport serves Petrolina, in the Vale do São Francisco of inland Pernambuco. It sits on BR-235 at km 11, about 9 km from downtown Petrolina and 15 km from Juazeiro across the river in Bahia. The ICAO code is SBPL. The region is known for irrigated fruit and wine grapes, and the airport also supports fruit exports.
Services at Senador Nilo Coelho Airport
3 of 6 available- 1optionParkingAeroporto de PetrolinaView parking guide
- 2optionsCar RentalsLocaliza, MovidaView car rentals guide
- 3optionsHotelsNobile Suítes Del Rio Petrolina, ibis Petrolina, ibis Styles PetrolinaView hotels guide
- None listed yetLounges
- None listed yetShuttles
- None listed yetPublic Transport
Key facts
- Passengers480K480,038 in 2025
- Services6listed across 3 of 6 types
- Movements6.0K5,967 flights a year
- Local timeRecife time
- IATAPNZICAO SBPL
- Opened1981
- Runways1
- Terminals1domestic
Terminals
1 terminal- PADomesticPassenger terminalAzul, Gol, LATAM
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- PetrolinaSoutheast of the airport9 km
- JuazeiroSoutheast of the airport15 km
Questions
Answers drawn from the listings on this page.
What are the airport codes for Senador Nilo Coelho Airport?
Senador Nilo Coelho Airport uses the following codes: IATA: PNZ, ICAO: SBPL, Local: PE0002. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Senador Nilo Coelho Airport located?
Senador Nilo Coelho Airport is located in Petrolina, Pernambuco, Brazil. The airport coordinates are -9.3624°, -40.5691°.
What services are available at Senador Nilo Coelho Airport?
Senador Nilo Coelho Airport offers: 1 parking options, 2 car rental companies, 3 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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