Airport
Pampulha – Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU)
Pampulha – Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport is a compact gateway in the Pampulha district of Belo Horizonte, serving mainly regional, general and executive aviation. Located about 9 km from central Belo Horizonte, it offers quick access to the city centre, the Pampulha area and surrounding Minas Gerais destinations.
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About Pampulha – Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport
Pampulha – Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport is located in the Pampulha district of Belo Horizonte, about 9 km from the city centre. Opened in 1933, it is one of Brazil's longest-established airports and today serves mainly general and executive aviation, with regional connections across Minas Gerais.
Long-distance scheduled services moved to Belo Horizonte International Airport in Confins in 2005, but Pampulha remains an important base for business aviation and regional access. Its compact passenger terminal, opened in 1954, operates from a single building with ground-floor and second-floor areas.
The airport is connected to central Belo Horizonte and the Pampulha area by local bus lines, taxis, private transfers, chauffeur services and road links, making it convenient for travelers continuing to hotels, business districts and nearby destinations.
Passenger facilities include cafés and light dining, car rental desks, banking services, Wi-Fi and accessibility support, offering practical amenities for visitors using this central gateway to Belo Horizonte.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Pampulha – Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport operates from a single compact passenger terminal with ground-floor and second-floor areas. The terminal mainly handles domestic, regional and general aviation movements; the airport does not operate regular international passenger services.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Pampulha – Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Pampulha – Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport to hotels, business districts and other locations across Belo Horizonte.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from PLU, business meetings, events or journeys around Belo Horizonte.
Car Rental
Rent a car at Pampulha Airport for independent travel around Belo Horizonte and onward journeys to other destinations in Minas Gerais.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Pampulha Airport, hotels, event venues and destinations across Belo Horizonte and the surrounding region.
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