Lauro Kurtz Airport (PFB)

Lauro Kurtz Airport (PFB), also known as Passo Fundo Airport, is a primary regional aviation hub serving the northern region of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Following a major modernization project completed in April 2022, the airport features a completely new and significantly expanded passenger terminal building. It acts as a vital infrastructure link for the region's agribusiness sector, connecting Passo Fundo to major national hubs like São Paulo and Campinas via carriers such as Azul, Gol, and LATAM. The modernized terminal infrastructure provides a variety of upgraded amenities, including a new air-conditioned boarding hall, expanded check-in modules, and streamlined security screening points. Travelers have access to multiple cafés and retail kiosks offering travel essentials and local snacks, alongside free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the complex. The facility is fully accessible and designed for high-efficiency transit, ensuring short walking distances between the arrivals area and the main terminal exit. Ground transportation to central Passo Fundo, located approximately 8 miles (13 km) to the southwest, is well-supported by official taxi ranks and widely used ride-sharing apps like Uber and 99. Several major car rental agencies maintain desks directly within the terminal, and the airport offers secure on-site parking situated along the BR-285 highway access point. The 2022 upgrades also included a full reconstruction of the 1,700-meter runway, allowing the airport to reliably accommodate larger commercial jet aircraft like the Boeing 737.