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João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport

Pelotas, Brazil

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João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport

Pelotas, Brazil
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Southern Brazil's gateway serving the Pelotas metropolitan region.

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Pelotas, Brazil
João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport (IATA: PET, ICAO: SBPK) is a public airport serving the city of Pelotas in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It is named after the renowned local writer and folklorist João Simões Lopes Neto, a celebrated figure of the region's cultural heritage. The airport operates as a regional hub connecting Pelotas to major Brazilian cities, particularly São Paulo and other southern Brazilian destinations. It holds international designation but primarily handles domestic traffic, serving as an important access point for the Pelotas and Rio Grande metropolitan area. Infrastructure management at the airport has evolved over the years, with Brazil's federal airport authority INFRAERO historically overseeing operations. The airport serves a modest but consistent passenger volume reflecting the regional economic activity of southern Rio Grande do Sul.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal handling both domestic operations and limited international traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to the city of Pelotas is primarily available via taxi and private vehicle, as the airport is located a few kilometers from the city center.
Airlines here
LATAM Airlines and Azul Brazilian Airlines have operated scheduled services connecting Pelotas to major Brazilian hubs.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after João Simões Lopes Neto, a prominent Brazilian writer and folklorist from Pelotas.
  • ›Located in Rio Grande do Sul, the southernmost state of Brazil.
  • ›Holds international airport designation despite primarily serving domestic routes.
  • ›Serves as a regional gateway for both Pelotas and the nearby port city of Rio Grande.
  • ›Managed under Brazil's federal aviation infrastructure framework overseen by INFRAERO.
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Gateway to the Pampas, where southern Brazil meets the world

João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport serves Pelotas, one of the largest cities in Rio Grande do Sul, named in honor of the celebrated Gaucho writer and folklorist. The airport plays a regional connector role, linking southern Brazil's cultural and agricultural heartland to major hubs. Though modest in size, it serves as an important access point for the surrounding Pampas region and the nearby Lagoa dos Patos.

Terminals
  • Terminal de Passageiros — Single passenger terminal handling domestic arrivals and departures with basic commercial amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available at the terminal exit
  • Ride-hailing apps such as 99 and Uber operate in Pelotas
  • Municipal bus lines connect the airport area to the city center
  • Car rental desks available inside the terminal
Nearby Hotels
  • Itaimbe Palace Hotel
  • Hotel Manta
  • Howard Johnson Pelotas
  • Slaviero Slim Pelotas
Dining

Food options inside the terminal are limited, with a small café and snack bar serving light meals and beverages. The city of Pelotas itself is famous throughout Brazil for its traditional sweets and confectionery heritage, so travelers are encouraged to explore local bakeries and docerias after landing. Numerous restaurants offering Gaucho churrasco and regional cuisine are easily accessible in the city center.

Traveller Tips
  • Arrive early as check-in counters at this small airport can have limited staffing during peak periods.
  • Download the 99 or Uber app before arrival as metered taxis may be limited outside busy hours.
  • Pelotas is renowned for its colonial architecture and sweet-making tradition — plan time to explore the historic center.
  • Check flight connections via Porto Alegre (POA) if your destination is not directly served from Pelotas.
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Routes

PET → POAAD · AT7
PET → POAJJ · L4T
PET → RIGNHG · L4T
PET → POANHG · L4T
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