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Nearest Airport to Pelotas: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Pelotas is João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport (PET), about 6.0 km (4 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport (POA), 227 km away.

Closest airport PET João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport 6.0 km · 4 mi · ~6 min by car
Closest international POA Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport 227 km · 141 mi · ~4 h 03 min by car

Airports near Pelotas

  1. 1
    João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport Flag of BrazilPelotas, Brazil · Regional Airports in Brazil
    PET 6.0 km4 mi · ~6 min
  2. 2
    Comandante Gustavo Kraemer Airport Flag of BrazilBagé, Brazil · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Brazil
    BGX 173 km107 mi · ~3 h 05 min
  3. 3
    Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport Flag of BrazilPorto Alegre, Brazil · International Airports in Brazil Meet & Greet →
    POA 227 km141 mi · ~4 h 03 min
  4. 4
    Canoas Air Force Base Flag of BrazilPorto Alegre, Brazil · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Brazil
    — 233 km145 mi · ~4 h 09 min
  5. 5
    Santa Maria Airport Flag of BrazilSanta Maria, Brazil · Regional Airports in Brazil
    RIA 263 km163 mi · ~4 h 41 min
  6. 6
    Canela Airport Flag of BrazilCanela, Brazil · Airfield Airports in Brazil
    CEL 303 km189 mi · ~5 h 25 min
  7. 7
    Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport Flag of BrazilCaxias Do Sul, Brazil · Regional Airports in Brazil
    CXJ 307 km191 mi · ~5 h 29 min
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    Pres. Gral. Óscar D. Gestido Binational Airport Flag of UruguayRivera/Santana do Livramento, Uruguay · Regional Airports in Uruguay
    RVY 310 km193 mi · ~5 h 33 min
  9. 9
    Lauro Kurtz Airport Flag of BrazilPasso Fundo, Brazil · Regional Airports in Brazil
    PFB 392 km244 mi · ~7 h 00 min
  10. 10
    Santo Ângelo Airport Flag of BrazilSanto Ângelo, Brazil · Regional Airports in Brazil
    GEL 426 km265 mi · ~7 h 36 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Pelotas; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Pelotas?

The nearest airport to Pelotas is João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport (PET), about 6.0 km (4 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport (POA), 227 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Pelotas?

Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) is 227 km from Pelotas in a straight line — roughly 4 h 03 min by car.

What other airports are near Pelotas?

Comandante Gustavo Kraemer Airport (BGX) — 173 km, Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) — 227 km and Canoas Air Force Base — 233 km.

How long does it take to get from Pelotas to João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport?

About 6 min by car for the 6.0 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.