PLU
Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport
Belo Horizonte · BrazilICAO SBBH
Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU) is an airport serving Belo Horizonte, Brazil, located in the Southern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 19° 51' 4.3" S, 43° 57' 2.2" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 2,589 feet (789 meters) above sea level. With 12 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Sao_Paulo (GMT-3).
Destinations
12
Airlines
2
Elevation ft
2,589/ 789m
America/Sao Paulo
GMT-3
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Airport Details
IATA Code
PLU
ICAO Code
SBBH
City
Belo Horizonte
Country
Brazil
Elevation
2,589 ft
Local Time
02:39 PM (GMT-3)
Coordinates
Latitude:-19.8512°
Longitude:-43.9506°
Popular Routes from PLU
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAO | Ribeirao Preto, Brazil | 263 mi | 0h 60m | short-haul | 108 kg | View |
| AAX | Araxa, Brazil | 197 mi | 0h 52m | short-haul | 81 kg | View |
| CFB | Cabo Frio, Brazil | 243 mi | 0h 58m | short-haul | 100 kg | View |
| GRU | Sao Paulo, Brazil | 295 mi | 1h 4m | short-haul | 121 kg | View |
| GVR | Governador Valadares, Brazil | 144 mi | 0h 46m | short-haul | 59 kg | View |
| IPN | Ipatinga, Brazil | 99 mi | 0h 41m | short-haul | 41 kg | View |
| MOC | Montes Claros, Brazil | 216 mi | 0h 55m | short-haul | 89 kg | View |
| POJ | Patos de Minas, Brazil | 185 mi | 0h 51m | short-haul | 76 kg | View |
| SJK | Sao Jose Dos Campos, Brazil | 263 mi | 0h 60m | short-haul | 108 kg | View |
| UDI | Uberlandia, Brazil | 287 mi | 1h 3m | short-haul | 118 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at PLU
2 active airlines serving Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport.
Azul
ADBrazil
Marusya Airways
Y8Russia
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tancredo Neves International Airport | CNF | Belo Horizonte | Brazil | 25 km |
| Usiminas Airport | IPN | Ipatinga | Brazil | 159 km |
| Zona da Mata Regional Airport | IZA | Juiz de Fora | Brazil | 201 km |
| Coronel Altino Machado de Oliveira Airport | GVR | Governador Valadares | Brazil | 232 km |
| Mário Ribeiro Airport | MOC | Montes Claros | Brazil | 348 km |
| Romeu Zema Airport | AAX | Araxa | Brazil | 317 km |
| Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport | GIG | Rio De Janeiro | Brazil | 336 km |
| Patos de Minas Airport | POJ | Patos de Minas | Brazil | 297 km |
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Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 19° 51' 4.3" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 43° 57' 2.2" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -19.851200
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -43.950600
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Sao_Paulo
- UTC Offset
- GMT-3
- Current Local Time
- 02:39 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 2,589 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 789 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport?
The IATA code for Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport is PLU, and its ICAO code is SBBH. The airport is located in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
How many destinations can you fly to from PLU?
There are 12 direct destinations available from Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
What airlines fly from PLU?
There are 2 airlines operating from PLU, including Azul, Marusya Airways.
What timezone is Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport in?
Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport is in the America/Sao_Paulo timezone (GMT-3). The airport is located in the Southern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport?
Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport sits at an elevation of 2,589 feet (789 meters) above sea level.
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