Senador Nilo Coelho Airport
Airport Airport
Senador Nilo Coelho Airport serves Petrolina (Brazil) and the surrounding region; it handles scheduled domestic flights and plays a role in air cargo for the local agricultural industry. Traffic levels are moderate for a regional airport.
Terminal Guide for Senador Nilo Coelho Airport #
The airport has a single passenger terminal serving arrivals and departures for domestic routes; services are concentrated in one building with essential passenger services.
Getting to and From Senador Nilo Coelho Airport #
Ground connections to Petrolina city are short; taxis and private transfers provide the most direct links.
- Taxi / private transfer: Taxis meet flights outside arrivals; fares are typically reasonable for the short trip into town.
- Bus: Local bus routes may connect the airport with Petrolina and neighbouring areas; check local timetables.
- Car hire: Rental cars are available at or near the airport for onward travel.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Senador Nilo Coelho Airport #
Facilities focus on domestic travellers and cargo operations.
- Lounges: No major lounge facilities; seating is available in departures.
- Food & drink: Small cafés or snack kiosks are present.
- Wi‑Fi / charging: Expect basic Wi‑Fi and a few charging points.
- Accessibility: Assistance is normally available through carriers; luggage storage and showers are limited or not available.
Tips for Senador Nilo Coelho Airport #
- If flying to/from Petrolina, note many flights are oriented around agricultural cargo seasons; passenger schedules may vary.
- Taxis and organised transfers are the most reliable option for reaching Petrolina city and nearby towns.
- Check baggage rules for fruit/cargo flights if transporting agricultural items - rules can be strict.
Weather & Climate near Senador Nilo Coelho Airport #
Senador Nilo Coelho Airport's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 18°C to 34°C. Moderate rainfall (502 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is hot, feeling like 28°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (115 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 2 mm.
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September
September is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is warm, feeling like 28°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is the warmest month, feeling like 28°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).
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December
December is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.