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SBBH
Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport · Belo Horizonte
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
2,589 ft / 789 m
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.00 MHz (BELO HORIZONTE TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
13/31 · 8,333 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (SBBH), located in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 2,589 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 7,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport
ICAO / IATA
SBBH / PLU
Municipality
Belo Horizonte
Country
Region
BR-MG — Minas Gerais
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Elevation
2,589 ft
Official Website
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Pilot Toolbox
External charts, live tracking and weather reports.
Runway 13 / 31
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,333 ft / 2,540 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: —° / —°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 13
111.10 MHz
IDENT: I-PL | CRS: 128°
RWY 31
No ILS / Visual Only
APP BELO HORIZONTE APP
120.20 MHz
ATIS BELO HORIZONTE ATIS
127.45 MHz
CLD BELO HORIZONTE TRAFF
121.10 MHz
GND GND
121.60 MHz
OPS SAO PAULO OPS
122.50 MHz
TWR BELO HORIZONTE TWR
118.00 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026