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Paulo Afonso Airport.
Paulo Afonso, Brazil · 883 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
883
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
118 nm
To the nearest alternate
Aracaju - Santa Maria Airport (AJU).
Overview
Paulo Afonso Airport (SBUF / PAV) is a mid-sized airport serving Paulo Afonso, Brazil. Field elevation is 883 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list PAV as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Aracaju - Santa Maria Airport (AJU, 118 nm), Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ, 137 nm), and Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ, 146 nm). The field has a single 5,906-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
Trip costs from PAV are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from PAV to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
SBUF
IATA
PAV
FAA / Local
BA0007
Elevation
883 ft
Coordinates
9.4009° S · 38.2506° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Brazil fields
state range 8–4,138 ft
At 883 ft, PAV sits higher than 57% of the 138 Brazil fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,906 ft
- 14/325,906 ft × 148 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,906 ft
PAV's 5,906 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 118nmAJUAracaju - Santa Maria AirportAracaju
- 137nmPNZSenador Nilo Coelho AirportPetrolina
- 146nmMCZZumbi dos Palmares International AirportMaceió
- 172nmFECJoão Durval Carneiro AirportFeira de Santana
- 190nmCPVPresidente João Suassuna AirportCampina Grande
- 211nmSSADeputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International AirportSalvador
Location
Open the full mapSBUF · Paulo Afonso Airport · Paulo Afonso, Brazil
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PAV on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 3,239 nm | 7h 56m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,261 nm | 7h 59m |
| Boston (BED) | 3,603 nm | 8h 47m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,609 nm | 8h 48m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,634 nm | 8h 51m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,865 nm | 9h 23m |
| Houston (HOU) | 4,041 nm | 9h 48m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,116 nm | 9h 58m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use PAV?
- Paulo Afonso Airport's longest paved runway is 5,906 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at PAV?
- Paulo Afonso Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,906 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to PAV?
- The closest alternate is Aracaju - Santa Maria Airport (AJU), about 118 nm away, followed by Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ) at 137 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PAV to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 7h 56m (3,239 nm), Palm Beach about 7h 59m (3,261 nm), Boston about 8h 47m (3,603 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.