Petrolina airport (PNZ)

Petrolina - Senador Nilo Coelho International Airport (IATA code: PNZ), inaugurated on October 28, 1981, serves the state of Pernambuco and the neighbouring city of Juazeiro in Bahia. It hosts scheduled domestic flights connecting the São Francisco Valley region with key Brazilian hubs, including São Paulo, Recife, and Salvador.

Official Website: aeroportos.motiva.com.br

Phone: 0800 727 4720

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Terminals

It features a single modernized passenger terminal equipped with three boarding gates. The terminal operates around scheduled commercial flights and does not maintain continuous commercial operations overnight.

Annual passenger traffic (2025): 482,991 passengers.

Information Desks

An information desk is available in the main public concourse of the terminal.

 Location

The airport is located on highway BR-235 (km 11), 12 km (7.5 miles) northwest of downtown Petrolina (Pernambuco) and approximately 15 km (9 miles) from Juazeiro (Bahia).

What services does Petrolina airport (PNZ) offer?

The terminal provides essential amenities for travelers during flight operating hours.

Finance & Connectivity

• ATMs: bank cash machines located in the main public lobby.
• Wi-Fi: free internet access available throughout the terminal.

Dining

Cafés, quick-service counters, and snack kiosks are available both landside and airside in the departures area.

Shopping

Convenience stores, newsstands, and shops selling regional crafts and souvenirs.

Baggage Services

For damaged or delayed checked baggage, contact your airline desk directly. For items lost inside the terminal building, the airport administration maintains a Lost & Found office.

Other Services

Baby care facilities, massage chairs, and a first aid station.

Car rental agencies

Car Rental Desks

Rental company counters are situated in the public arrivals concourse, with vehicles picked up in the adjacent parking lot:

• Localiza: service desks aligned with scheduled flights.
• Movida: customer service counter in the arrivals hall.
• Alamo Rent A Car: vehicle rental customer desk.
• Yes Aluguel de Carros: car rental assistance in the terminal.

Parking services at Petrolina airport (PNZ)

Parking Areas

An open-air parking facility is located directly in front of the terminal building, with capacity for approximately 308 vehicles.

Important Considerations

• Accessible spots: reserved parking bays for passengers with reduced mobility and senior citizens located near the main entrances.
• Rates: parking is subject to official hourly and daily rates.

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Special Assistance Requests

Passengers requiring wheelchair service or special escort should notify their airline at least 48 to 72 hours prior to flight departure.

Infrastructure & Accessibility

In accordance with ANAC Resolution No. 280, the airport offers access ramps, adapted restrooms, wheelchairs, and an ambulift boarding vehicle to facilitate boarding and disembarking at remote aircraft stands.