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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Brazil",
    "addressLocality": "Passo Fundo"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Regional and general aviation"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "30 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Passo Fundo",
  "code": "PFB",
  "connection_tips": "Lauro Kurtz Airport (PFB) is the primary gateway to the northern region of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Ground transport is efficient; official taxis meet every scheduled arrival from S\u00e3o Paulo and Porto Alegre via Azul and Latam, reaching the city center in about 10-15 minutes for a fare of roughly 50-65 BRL. Ride-hailing apps like Uber are also highly active and reliable.\n\nFor those on a budget, intercity buses (e.g., Planalto) stop at the main terminal in Passo Fundo city, providing links to the rest of the state. The terminal was recently expanded and handles processing very quickly The city bus stop makes the airport handy for downtown Passo Fundo, but it is still the kind of field where business and health travel dominate the daily rhythm.\n\nArrive 90 minutes before domestic departures. Facilities include several cafes, souvenir shops, and car rental agencies. Ensure you have cash (BRL) for local transport Passo Fundo's airport is especially handy for medical, university, and agribusiness trips, because the city-side transfer is shorter than the ground journey to the next major hub. A city taxi or bus stop should be chosen before arrival, because Passo Fundo works best when the ride is already easy.",
  "country": "Brazil",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=BRL",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Use Uber for the most convenient and transparent city transfer.",
    "The airport is only 15 minutes from the University of Passo Fundo.",
    "Ideal for private pilots exploring the interior of the Rio Grande plains.",
    "Check-in is fast; 90 minutes early is more than sufficient.",
    "Try the local gaucho-style chimarr\u00e3o tea at the terminal cafes."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Lauro+Kurtz+Airport+Passo+Fundo",
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  "has_commercial_service": true,
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=BRL",
  "iataCode": "PFB",
  "icao": "SBPF",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "July 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -28.243999,
  "layover_planner_info": "Lauro Kurtz Airport (PFB) works best for straightforward domestic turns, not for building aggressive connection margins around multiple separate tickets. Use this page's published MCTs as the floor: 30 minutes for domestic transfers, 90 minutes when interline support is available. For longer stops in Passo Fundo, assume terminal amenities may be secondary to the surrounding landside area, and keep backup routing through Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) and Erechim Airport (ERM) in mind if the day starts to slip.",
  "longitude": -52.326599,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 30,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 90,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 90,
  "missed_connection_help": "If you miss a connection at Lauro Kurtz Airport (PFB), start with the operating airline or transfer desk before leaving the secure area, especially if bags are checked through or your itinerary relies on interline handling. This airport publishes a 90-minute interline buffer, so ask staff to confirm whether onward sectors and baggage can be protected on the same journey before you commit to a new ticket. If same-day recovery fails, compare rebooking options via Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) and Erechim Airport (ERM).",
  "name": "Lauro Kurtz Airport",
  "noindex": false,
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "POA",
      "name": "Salgado Filho International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "ERM",
      "name": "Erechim Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "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 S\u00e3o Paulo and Campinas via carriers such as Azul, GOL, and LATAM.\n\nThe 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 caf\u00e9s 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.\n\nGround 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.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lauro_Kurtz_Airport"
}