SBPL - Petrolina

General Information

Useful Information

Runways

ATC Units

DCL / CPDLC

• DCL service is not available at the aerodrome.

Operations

Aerodrome Regulations

• The AD may be used regularly by ACFT compatible with RCD 4C or lower.
• AD enabled for INTL cargo TFC. OPS are SUBJ to prior AUTH from ANAC.
• Type of operation: THR 13 and THR 31 — day/night VFR and day/night non-precision IFR.
• ACFT not operating as international cargo flights must have at least one crew member capable of conducting two-way communications in Portuguese.
• The following classes and types of ACFT are restricted:
  • ACFT WO RDO EQPT;
  • GLD;
  • ACFT WO transponder or with a failure of this EQPT;
  • Ultralight FLT.
• The following air services are restricted:
  • Dropping of objects or spraying;
  • ACFT towing;
  • Parachute jumping;
  • Aerobatic FLT.

Aprons and Taxiways

• Engine run-ups on the apron PRB.
• TWY B and C CLSD for TAX of ACFT with a wingspan of 36 m or more.

Runways

• THR 13 displaced by 490 m.
• 180° turns (backtrack) for ACFT with MTOW above 40T only at the THR or in the turning areas along the RWY.

Additional Information

• OBS concentration of birds within a radius of 1 NM from THR 31 and on the left side of RWY 13/31, near the PAPI.
• Concentration of southern lapwings during the day along the sides of TWY A, towards THR 13.
• Concentration of birds (caracara, southern lapwing, swallow and heron) during the day and burrowing owls at night, in the TFC circuit and in the APCH SECT of RWY 13/31. OBS presence of vultures and dogs in the vicinity of the airport.

Parking Stands