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Campo Fontenelle
Pirassununga, Brazil
Campo Fontenelle
Brazilian Air Force academy airfield in São Paulo state.
- ›ICAO code is SBYS; no IATA code is assigned due to its non-commercial status.
- ›Serves as the primary airfield for the Academia da Força Aérea (AFA), Brazil's Air Force Academy.
- ›Used for pilot training of Brazilian Air Force cadets.
- ›Located in Pirassununga, São Paulo state, approximately 230 km from the city of São Paulo.
- ›Not open to scheduled commercial passenger flights.
Campo Fontenelle Airport, coded SBYS, serves the city of Pirassununga in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It is closely associated with the Brazilian Air Force Academy (AFA), which operates nearby, giving the airport a distinct military and training character. The facility supports general aviation and occasional regional traffic in the agricultural heartland of interior São Paulo state.
- General Aviation Terminal — A modest facility handling general aviation operations, light aircraft, and limited passenger movements.
- Taxi services available from the airport to central Pirassununga
- Private car hire arranged through local operators
- Road access via SP-225 connecting to major interior highways
- Hotel Pirassununga
- Pousada Recanto Verde
- Hotel Fazenda regional properties near Pirassununga
Dining options within the airport are extremely limited given its small size and military affiliation. The city of Pirassununga, a short drive away, offers local Brazilian cuisine including churrascarias and family-run restaurants serving regional interior São Paulo fare.
- Confirm flight arrangements well in advance as scheduled commercial services are minimal or absent.
- The Brazilian Air Force Academy nearby is a significant landmark — inquire locally about permitted visits.
- Rent a car before arriving, as ground transport options from the airport are limited.
- Pirassununga is known for its sugarcane and cattle farming culture, offering authentic interior Brazilian hospitality.
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