Senador Petrônio Portela Airport
Airport Airport
Senador Petrônio Portela Airport is the main airport serving Teresina, Piauí, Brazil. It handles primarily domestic flights and is the busiest airport in the state, with passenger volumes in the low to mid hundreds of thousands annually.
Terminal Guide for Senador Petrônio Portela Airport #
The airport has a single passenger terminal that serves domestic flights; check‑in, security and arrivals are all within the same terminal complex. Facilities were modernized in recent years to handle domestic traffic efficiently.
Getting to and From Senador Petrônio Portela Airport #
The airport is located outside central Teresina; road travel to the centre typically takes around 20-30 minutes depending on traffic.
- Taxi / private transfer: Taxis are readily available outside the terminal and are the usual way to reach the city.
- Bus / shuttle: There may be limited public buses or shuttle services; schedules can vary so check locally.
- Driving: Car hire is available through rental desks or in the city; the drive is straightforward on regional roads.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Senador Petrônio Portela Airport #
Facilities are focused on domestic passengers.
- Lounges: Limited lounge facilities; standard domestic terminal amenities are provided.
- Food & drink: Cafes and snack bars operate inside the terminal.
- Wi‑Fi & charging: Public Wi‑Fi and charging points are typically available but can vary.
- Accessibility: The terminal provides basic accessibility features; request assistance through your airline if needed.
Tips for Senador Petrônio Portela Airport #
- Teresina’s airport handles domestic flights-verify which terminal/entrance for your carrier as operations are concentrated in a single modernized terminal.
- Taxis into central Teresina take about 20-30 minutes; confirm estimated fare before travel.
Weather & Climate near Senador Petrônio Portela Airport #
Senador Petrônio Portela Airport's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 21°C to 36°C. Abundant rainfall (1502 mm/year), wettest in March with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (217 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (240 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (326 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (292 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (131 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 28°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 13 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 30°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is hot, feeling like 31°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).
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December
December is hot, feeling like 31°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and partly cloudy skies.