Parnaíba-PrefeitoDr.João Silva Filho International Airport – PHB
Operated by the Empresa Brasileira de Infraestrutura Aeroportuária, the Parnaíba-Prefeito Dr. João Silva Filho International Airport is an international airfield named in honor of the former mayor of the city of Parnaíba, Brazil. The locals typically refer to the airport as Santos Dumont Airport, mainly because of its architectural similarities to its namesake airfield in Rio de Janeiro. It goes by the IATA code of PHB.
Best Time to Visit
PHB was officially opened in October 1971. The passenger terminal of the airfield was inspired by the terminal of Santos Dumont Airport. Today, PHB is served by Azul Brazilian Airlines, which connects Parnaíba to Recife. If you’re in the area, do explore the cities of Coqueiro and Picos, as well.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Among the hotels dotting the outside of Parnaíba-Prefeito Dr. João Silva Filho International Airport (PHB), the Pousada Aeroporto is only .3 miles from the airport. The accommodation includes daily breakfast. You can also stay at the Hotel Pousada Dos Ventos and the Pousada Recanto Das Palmeiras, located just 3 miles from the airport. They are also near the city center and are conveniently located within a short distance from the famous sites in the area, including Nossa Senhora da Graca Cathedral, Delta do Parnaíba Environmental Protection Area, and Porto das Barcas.
You might also be interested in flying to Brazil through the THE-Teresina–Senador Petrônio Portella Airport, located more than four hours away from Parnaíba-Prefeito Dr. João Silva Filho International Airport and serves the city of Teresina.
