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Lauro Kurtz Airport

Passo Fundo, Brazil
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SBPF
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2380 ft
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Regional gateway serving Rio Grande do Sul's agricultural heartland.

Location
Passo Fundo, Brazil
Lauro Kurtz Airport (IATA: PFB, ICAO: SBPF) is a regional public airport serving Passo Fundo, a mid-sized city in the northern part of Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil. It is named after Lauro Kurtz, a former governor of Rio Grande do Sul. The airport primarily handles domestic regional flights connecting Passo Fundo to major Brazilian cities such as São Paulo and Porto Alegre. It serves the economic needs of one of the most important agricultural and commercial centers in the southern region of Brazil.
Terminals
The airport has a single, modest terminal building suited to its regional passenger volumes.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to the city center is primarily via taxi and private vehicle, as the airport is located a short distance from central Passo Fundo.
Airlines here
Azul Brazilian Airlines and GOL Linhas Aéreas have operated services at this airport connecting it to major Brazilian hubs.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after Lauro Kurtz, a governor of Rio Grande do Sul state.
  • ›Serves one of the most economically significant agricultural regions in southern Brazil.
  • ›The airport's IATA code PFB reflects the city's name, Passo Fundo.
  • ›Operates domestic regional routes primarily to São Paulo and Porto Alegre.
  • ›Passo Fundo is known as the 'capital of the north' of Rio Grande do Sul.
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Route map (4 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Air Paradise International
AD
Azul
AD
Oceanair
O6

Routes

PFB → POAAD · AT7
PFB → VCPAD · AT7
PFB → POANHG · L4T
PFB → ERMNHG · L4T
PFB → GRUO6 · 100
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City & Place Guide

Gateway to Rio Grande do Sul's verdant highlands and gaucho culture.

Passo Fundo is a mid-sized city in northern Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, often called the 'Capital of the Alto Uruguai region.' Founded in the early 19th century, it grew into a regional hub for agriculture, commerce, and education, home to the University of Passo Fundo and several notable hospitals.

The city sits on a highland plateau at roughly 700 meters elevation, giving it a mild, temperate climate unusual for Brazil. Its gaucho heritage is proudly displayed through traditional festivals, rodeos, and the iconic chimarrão culture shared with neighbors Argentina and Uruguay.

While not a primary tourist destination, Passo Fundo rewards visitors with relaxed urban parks, a lively city center, quality regional cuisine, and easy access to the scenic Serra Gaúcha and surrounding rural landscapes.

  • •Parque da Gare — historic railway park with a preserved locomotive and pleasant walking paths.
  • •Parque Borghetti — large urban green space ideal for jogging, picnics, and weekend leisure.
  • •Cathedral São Luís Gonzaga — elegant downtown cathedral and city architectural landmark.
  • •Mercado Municipal — bustling local market for regional produce, crafts, and chimarrão gourds.
  • •Campus UPF — attractive university grounds with cultural events and a small natural history museum.
  • •Thermas Passo Fundo — popular hot-spring water park perfect for families on day trips.

Getting around: Passo Fundo has no urban rail; local buses cover most neighborhoods affordably and reliably. Taxis are widely available, and app-based rideshares like Uber and 99 operate in the city. Renting a car is recommended for exploring the surrounding countryside and smaller towns.

Best time: April through September offers the most comfortable temperatures, with mild days and cool nights that showcase the city's highland climate at its best.

Local food: Don't miss a traditional gaucho churrasco paired with chimarrão, along with locally made colonial-style salami, queijo colonial cheese, and hearty feijão dishes found at regional restaurants and the municipal market.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

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Lauro Kurtz Airport
Encyclopaedia

Lauro Kurtz Airport is the airport serving Passo Fundo, Brazil. Since June 5, 1959 it is named after Lauro Ignacio Kurtz (1917-1949), sometimes also written Kortz, a pilot of the airline SAVAG, killed on an air-crash in 1949.

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