João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport guide

Updated 2026-10-18

João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport (ICAO: SBPK) serves Pelotas, in the south of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It sits about 8 km from the city centre. Despite the international name, all scheduled flights are domestic. The airport is named after the Pelotas-born writer João Simões Lopes Neto.

PETIATA

Services at João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport

2 of 6 available

Key facts

  • Passengers93K93,300 in 2025
  • Services4listed across 2 of 6 types
  • Movements1.9K1,938 flights a year
  • Local timeSao Paulo time
  • IATAPETICAO SBPK
  • Opened1935
  • Runways1
  • Terminals1domestic
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Terminals

1 terminal
  • PADomesticPassenger TerminalAzul, Gol, LATAM Brasil

Nearby cities

straight-line distance
  • PelotasSouth of the airport8 km

Questions

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What are the airport codes for João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport?

João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport uses the following codes: IATA: PET, ICAO: SBPK, Local: RS0005. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.

Where is João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport located?

João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport is located in Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The airport coordinates are -31.7172°, -52.3278°.

What services are available at João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport?

João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport offers: 2 car rental companies, 2 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.

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