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PFB Lauro Kurtz Airport

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Lauro Kurtz Airport (PFB) serves Passo Fundo. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAPFB
ICAOSBPF
Non-stop4
Airlines3
TimezoneAmerica/Sao Paulo
Elevation724 m

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The airport in numbers

Lauro Kurtz Airport — facts & history

We pulled Lauro Kurtz Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 82,402 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 166,968 in 2014.

Passengers / year
82,402
as of 2022
Peak traffic
166,968
in 2014
Elevation
724 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Departamento Aeroportuário
Passengers per year, 2000–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Lauro Kurtz Airport to Passo Fundo

Train & bus: São Paulo (GRU): the Airport Bus Service and CPTM Line 13 (connecting). Rio (GIG): a BRT bus + metro.

Taxi & apps: A regulated metered taxi, or 99 / Uber (legal, cheap and safer in the big cities).

Tipping: Round up; ~10%.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from Lauro Kurtz Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Passo Fundo ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Lauro Kurtz Airport

Non-stop flights to about 4 destinations, operated by 3 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Azul · Oceanair

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Lauro Kurtz Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Lauro Kurtz Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Passo Fundo shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Lauro Kurtz Airport to the centre of Passo Fundo?
São Paulo (GRU): the Airport Bus Service and CPTM Line 13 (connecting). Rio (GIG): a BRT bus + metro.
Can I use a ride app from Lauro Kurtz Airport?
A regulated metered taxi, or 99 / Uber (legal, cheap and safer in the big cities).
What's the cheapest way from Lauro Kurtz Airport to Passo Fundo?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. São Paulo (GRU): the Airport Bus Service and CPTM Line 13 (connecting). Rio (GIG): a BRT bus + metro.
Can I get from Lauro Kurtz Airport into town without a car?
Yes. São Paulo (GRU): the Airport Bus Service and CPTM Line 13 (connecting). Rio (GIG): a BRT bus + metro. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Lauro Kurtz Airport?
About 4 destinations, including Porto Alegre, Erechim, Sao Paulo, Campinas. 3 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Lauro Kurtz Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Lauro Kurtz Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Lauro Kurtz Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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