Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil)
IATA: POA ICAO: SBPA
Longest Active Runway
10,499 ft
3,200 meters
Field Elevation
11 ft
3 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
-29.9940°, -51.1675°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Aerodrome Insights Records & National Rankings
National Runway Rank
#6 in Brazil
Among 337 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#777 Worldwide
Top 10.4% percentile worldwide
Elevation Ranking
#6974 MSL
Top 95.1% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+5%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Conclusion: Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport's longest active runway measures 10,499 ft (3,200 m). It ranks as the #6 longest runway in Brazil and #777 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 10,499 ft (3200m) | 148 ft (45m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Protocol: SHA-256 Checksum Verified
Spatial Model: Haversine Geodesic (R=3,440 NM)