POOSBPCMedium Airport

Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport

Poços De Caldas, Brazil4,138 ft elevation

Plan transport

IATA

POO

Three-letter passenger code.

ICAO

SBPC

Operational aviation identifier.

Elevation

4,138 ft

The airport sits at a high elevation, which can influence aircraft performance and weather patterns.

Coordinates

-21.84, -46.57

Poços De Caldas map position.

Airport scale

Regional Airport

The airport is easier to read than the largest hubs, but schedules can cluster around regional arrival and departure waves.

Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport overview

Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport (POO) serves Poços De Caldas, Brazil. It is listed as a regional airport, so this guide focuses on practical location context, airport identifiers, nearby alternates, and the details travelers can verify before planning a route through POO.

The airport sits at 4,138 feet above sea level. Its coordinates are -21.8425, -46.5698, which helps travelers compare the airport with city access points and other airports in Brazil.

Nearby alternatives include Pouso Alegre Airport (PPY) and Major Brigadeiro Trompowsky Airport (VAG). Compare those pages when checking backup airports, local access, or regional routing across South America.

POO planning callout

Traffic around large South American cities can be volatile; pre-booked transfers and extra arrival time are useful. For this page, compare POO with nearby airport links and the Brazil country guide before finalizing route choices.

Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport unique facts

POO fact 1

Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport uses IATA code POO and ICAO code SBPC.

POO fact 2

POO serves Poços De Caldas in Brazil.

POO fact 3

In this directory, it ranks #257 by estimated passenger scale among listed Brazil airports.

POO fact 4

Across South America, this airport ranks #625 in the current featured airport set.

POO fact 5

Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport is classified as a regional airport, based on airport type and available passenger estimates.

POO fact 6

POO sits 4,138 feet above sea level.

Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport facilities

Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport restaurants

At POO, check whether dining is concentrated landside or airside before settling near the gate.

POO lounges

For Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport, lounge access usually depends on airline, alliance status, cabin, or paid-entry rules.

POO WiFi

Use airport WiFi for maps, airline alerts, and transport bookings before leaving Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport.

Poços De Caldas airport parking

For departures from Poços De Caldas, compare terminal-adjacent parking with long-stay lots and shuttle timing.

POO accessibility

Request mobility assistance with your airline before traveling through Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport; same-day help can be slower at peak times.

POO ATMs

ATMs are most useful for small arrival cash needs in Brazil; compare fees before withdrawing large amounts.

POO currency exchange

Currency desks at Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport are convenient after arrival, but city rates may be better for larger exchanges.

POO car rental

Save POO as your return point and follow airport rental-car signs rather than only city directions.

Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport airport hotels

Airport hotels near Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport are useful for early departures, long layovers, and weather-sensitive connections.

POO medical help

For urgent health needs at POO, ask airport staff for first aid or the nearest medical room.

POO charging

At Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport, charge devices before boarding if you rely on mobile boarding passes, maps, or rideshare pickup.

POO business travel

Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport business travelers should verify lounge, workspace, and fast-track options before peak departure waves.

POO family travel

Families using POO should confirm stroller rules, family rooms, and walking distances before security.

Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport transportation

POO taxi and rideshare

Taxi or rideshare is the simplest choice at POO when arriving late or carrying luggage into Poços De Caldas.

POO train or metro

If rail is available at Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport, compare it against traffic-sensitive road transfers before choosing a taxi.

POO bus and coaches

Bus service is usually the best-value option for Poços De Caldas, but confirm stop location and operating hours for early departures from POO.

POO driving and car rental

Because POO sits at elevation, check road weather and traffic before relying on tight car-return timing.

Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport location

POO

Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport

-21.8425, -46.5698

Pouso Alegre Airport

83 km from POO

Major Brigadeiro Trompowsky Airport

117 km from POO

José Figueiredo Municipal Airport

124 km from POO

Estadual Arthur Siqueira Airport

126 km from POO

Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport traveler tips

POO tip 1

Check the departure board before settling in; smaller schedules can cluster around a few busy waves.

POO tip 2

Weather and aircraft performance can be more noticeable at this elevation, so protect connection buffers.

POO tip 3

Confirm ground transport availability for late arrivals, especially outside the main city center.

POO tip 4

For photos and window views, note the field orientation around -21.84 latitude and -46.57 longitude.

POO tip 5

If flying general aviation or charter, verify operating hours, handling, and fuel availability before departure.

POO tip 6

Traffic around large South American cities can be volatile; pre-booked transfers and extra arrival time are useful.

Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport FAQ

Where is Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport located?

Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport (POO) is located in Poços De Caldas, Brazil, at coordinates -21.8425, -46.5698.

What is the IATA code for Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport?

The IATA code for Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport is POO. Its ICAO code is SBPC.

Is Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport a large airport?

Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport is classified as a medium airport in the OurAirports dataset and reads as a regional airport in this guide. The airport is easier to read than the largest hubs, but schedules can cluster around regional arrival and departure waves.

How early should I arrive at POO?

For Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport, arrive earlier during morning and evening departure banks. International travelers should generally plan more buffer than domestic travelers, especially if bags or document checks are involved.

What elevation is Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport?

Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport is 4,138 feet above sea level; The airport sits at a high elevation, which can influence aircraft performance and weather patterns..

Does Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport have scheduled airline service?

Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport is marked as not having scheduled service in the current airport dataset.

What city does POO serve?

POO primarily serves Poços De Caldas and the surrounding region.

Are there nearby airports to POO?

Nearby comparison airports include Pouso Alegre Airport (PPY) and Major Brigadeiro Trompowsky Airport (VAG).

What transport should I check first at POO?

Traffic around large South American cities can be volatile; pre-booked transfers and extra arrival time are useful. For Poços de Caldas - Embaixador Walther Moreira Salles Airport, compare fixed-link transit, official taxis, rideshare pickup, and hotel transfer options before arrival.

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