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Paulo Afonso Airport

Paulo Afonso, Brazil

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Paulo Afonso Airport

Paulo Afonso, Brazil

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SBUF

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883 ft

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Regional gateway serving northeastern Brazil's São Francisco Valley.

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Paulo Afonso, Brazil

Paulo Afonso Airport (IATA: PAV, ICAO: SBUF) is a public airport serving the city of Paulo Afonso in the state of Bahia, northeastern Brazil. It provides essential regional air connectivity for the surrounding area, which is known for the Paulo Afonso hydroelectric complex on the São Francisco River. The airport operates with limited scheduled services, primarily connecting Paulo Afonso to major Brazilian hubs. It serves both civilian passengers and general aviation traffic in the region. The surrounding region draws visitors interested in the Paulo Afonso Falls and the CHESF hydroelectric infrastructure, making the airport an important access point for business and tourism in this part of Bahia.

Terminals

The airport has a small, single terminal facility suited to its regional traffic volumes.

Getting to & from

Ground transportation into the city of Paulo Afonso is primarily available via taxi and private vehicles, as the airport is located relatively close to the urban center.

Airlines here

Regional Brazilian carriers have historically provided limited scheduled service connecting Paulo Afonso to larger hubs such as Salvador and Recife.

Notable facts

›Located in the state of Bahia in northeastern Brazil.
›Situated near the Paulo Afonso Falls and the São Francisco River.
›Serves as an access point for the CHESF hydroelectric complex, a major Brazilian power infrastructure.
›The airport has a single paved runway suitable for regional aircraft.
›Primarily handles regional and general aviation traffic due to limited demand.

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Airlines serving this airport

Air Paradise International

Azul

Routes

PAV → SSAAD · AT7

Aircraft operating here

Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 721 routes

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