Medium airport · Passo Fundo, Brazil
Lauro Kurtz Airport
Lauro Kurtz Airport is a medium airport serving Passo Fundo, Brazil. Its IATA code is PFB. Its ICAO code is SBPF. It has 1 runway, longest 5,512 ft (ASP). Elevation 2,380 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Passo Fundo, Brazil |
|---|---|
| IATA code | PFB |
| ICAO code | SBPF |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 5,512 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 2,380 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 28.2440° S, 52.3278° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
Since June 5, 1959 it is named after Lauro Ignacio Kurtz (1917-1949), sometimes also written Kortz, a pilot of the airline SAVAG, killed on an air-crash in 1949.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Lauro Kurtz Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Fritz Plaumann State Park · Brazil · 66.6 miles away
- Araucárias National Park · Brazil · 104.6 miles away
- Caracol State Park · Brazil · 115.7 miles away
- Turvo State Park · Brazil · 120.2 miles away
- Tainhas State Park · Brazil · 132.4 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Lauro Kurtz Airport?
Lauro Kurtz Airport — its IATA code is PFB and its ICAO code is SBPF.
Where is Lauro Kurtz Airport located?
Lauro Kurtz Airport serves Passo Fundo, Brazil. Its coordinates are 28.2440° S, 52.3278° W.
What is the history of Lauro Kurtz Airport?
Since June 5, 1959 it is named after Lauro Ignacio Kurtz (1917-1949), sometimes also written Kortz, a pilot of the airline SAVAG, killed on an air-crash in 1949.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5954
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lauro_Kurtz_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.