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Santa Magalhães Airport

Serra Talhada, Brazil

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Santa Magalhães Airport

Serra Talhada, Brazil
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Regional gateway serving the Serra Talhada area of Pernambuco.

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Serra Talhada, Brazil
Santa Magalhães Airport, designated with IATA code SET and ICAO code SNHS, is a small regional airport serving Serra Talhada, a city in the state of Pernambuco in northeastern Brazil. The airport provides limited scheduled and general aviation services to the surrounding semi-arid sertão region. The airport is operated under Brazilian civil aviation regulations and serves primarily as a regional facility supporting local connectivity in the interior of Pernambuco. Given the relatively small population of Serra Talhada, operations are modest compared to major Brazilian hubs.
Terminals
The airport features a small, single terminal building suited to regional and light aviation traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground access to Serra Talhada city center is primarily by road via private vehicle or taxi.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in the sertão (semi-arid interior) of Pernambuco state in northeastern Brazil.
  • ›Serra Talhada is known as an important regional city in the agreste/sertão zone of Pernambuco.
  • ›The airport carries ICAO code SNHS and IATA code SET.
  • ›Operations are predominantly general aviation and light regional traffic.
  • ›The airport is named Santa Magalhães, referencing a local place or historical figure.
Wikipedia
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Gateway to the rugged heart of Pernambuco's sertão backlands

Santa Magalhães Airport serves Serra Talhada, a historically significant city in the semi-arid sertão region of Pernambuco, Brazil. Known as the birthplace of the legendary outlaw Lampião, Serra Talhada is an important regional hub in western Pernambuco. The airport supports light regional air traffic, connecting this inland community to broader Brazilian aviation networks.

Terminals
  • Terminal de Passageiros — A compact single terminal handling regional passenger arrivals and departures with basic amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available outside the terminal
  • Private car hire arranged through local operators
  • Informal van and minibus transfers to Serra Talhada city centre
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Serra Talhada
  • Pousada do Sertão
  • Hotel Lampião Serra Talhada
Dining

Food options inside the airport are limited given its small regional scale, so travellers should plan accordingly. Serra Talhada's city centre offers local northeastern Brazilian cuisine including carne de sol, baião de dois, and regional snacks at modest restaurants and lanchonetes.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm flight schedules in advance as regional service frequency can be limited or seasonal.
  • Carry cash as ATM availability near the airport may be restricted.
  • The city centre is a short drive from the airport — arrange ground transport before arrival.
  • Visit the Memorial do Lampião in Serra Talhada to explore the region's colourful cultural heritage.

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