Pinto Martins International Airport
| Pinto Martins International Airport Aeroporto Internacional Pinto Martins | |||
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| External view of Pinto Martins International Airport | |||
| IATA: FOR – ICAO: SBFZ | |||
| Summary | |||
| Airport type | Public/Military | ||
| Operator | Infraero | ||
| Serves | Fortaleza | ||
| Elevation AMSL | 25 m / 82 ft | ||
| Coordinates | 03°46′35″S 038°31′57″W / 3.77639°S 38.5325°WCoordinates: 03°46′35″S 038°31′57″W / 3.77639°S 38.5325°W | ||
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| Map | |||
| Location in Brazil | |||
| Runways | |||
| Direction | Length | Surface | |
| m | ft | ||
| 13/31 | 2,545 | 8,350 | Asphalt |
| Statistics (2010) | |||
| Passengers | 5,072,786 | ||
| Aircraft Operations | 62,570 | ||
| Metric tonnes of cargo | 49,408 | ||
| Statistics: Infraero Sources: Airport Website | |||
Pinto Martins International Airport (IATA: FOR, ICAO: SBFZ) is the airport serving Fortaleza, Brazil. It is named after Euclides Pinto Martins (1892-1924) a Ceará-born aviator, who in 1922 was one of the pioneers of the air-link between New York and Rio de Janeiro.
In 2010, the airport was ranked 5 in terms of cargo handled in Brazil, placing it amongst the busiest airports in the country. It is operated by Infraero.
Some of its facilities are shared with the Fortaleza Air Force Base of the Brazilian Air Force.
History
The airport has its origins on a runway built in the 1930s and which was used by the Ceará Flying School until 2000.
During World War II, the airport was an important allied base supporting the Southern Atlantic operations.
On May 13, 1952 the original name, Cocorote Airport, was changed to its present name. In 1966 a passenger terminal and apron were built. Those facilities are presently used by general aviation operations.
Since January 7, 1974 the airport is operated by Infraero and in 1997 it was upgraded to international category.
In February 1998 a brand-new passenger terminal was opened.
Airlines and destinations
a.^ Airline operating regular charter flights.
Accidents and incidents
Access
The airport is located 6 km south of downtown Fortaleza.
Future developments
On 31 August 2009, Infraero unveiled a BRL525 million (USD276.6 million; EUR193.8 million) investiment plan to up-grade Pinto Martins International Airport focusing on the preparations for the 2014 FIFA World Cup which will be held in Brazil, Fortaleza being one of the venue cities. The investiment will be distributed in the renovation and enlargement of passenger terminal, apron, and parking with completion due in November 2013.
See also
References
External links
- Airport information for SBFZ at World Aero Data. Data current as of October 2006.Source: DAFIF.
- Airport information for SBFZ at Great Circle Mapper. Source: DAFIF (effective Oct. 2006).
- Current weather for SBFZ at NOAA/NWS
- Accident history for FOR at Aviation Safety Network
- Pinto Martins International Airport Photo Archive at airliners.net
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