Imperatriz Airport
Prefeito Renato Moreira Airport serves Imperatriz in northern Brazil and functions as a medium airport for the city and its surrounding region. Identified by IATA code IMP and ICAO code SBIZ, it is the main air gateway for travellers arriving for business, regional connections, or access to the wider state of Maranhao. Its setting at 430 feet (131 m) above sea level means passengers can usually expect a straightforward, low-altitude arrival and departure experience, with airport operations aligned to the America/Fortaleza time zone.
About Imperatriz Airport
Prefeito Renato Moreira Airport serves Imperatriz in northern Brazil and functions as a medium airport for the city and its surrounding region. Identified by IATA code IMP and ICAO code SBIZ, it is the main air gateway for travellers arriving for business, regional connections, or access to the wider state of Maranhao. Its setting at 430 feet (131 m) above sea level means passengers can usually expect a straightforward, low-altitude arrival and departure experience, with airport operations aligned to the America/Fortaleza time zone.
Overview
Prefeito Renato Moreira Airport serves Imperatriz in northern Brazil and functions as a medium airport for the city and its surrounding region. Identified by IATA code IMP and ICAO code SBIZ, it is the main air gateway for travellers arriving for business, regional connections, or access to the wider state of Maranhao. Its setting at 430 feet (131 m) above sea level means passengers can usually expect a straightforward, low-altitude arrival and departure experience, with airport operations aligned to the America/Fortaleza time zone.
What Travellers Should Know
- The airport serves Imperatriz, making it the most practical arrival point for visitors heading into the city or nearby areas.
- It has one runway, 7/25, measuring 5,899 feet and surfaced in asphalt, which is typical for regional and domestic traffic.
- As a medium airport, it is generally easier to navigate than a major hub, with shorter walking distances and a simpler layout.
- Local schedules, transport pickups, and hotel check-in planning should follow the America/Fortaleza time zone.
- Using the airport codes IMP or SBIZ can help when checking bookings, flight trackers, or baggage tags.
Planning Your Arrival
For most visitors, the airport’s value is convenience rather than scale: it offers direct access to Imperatriz without the complexity of a larger international terminal. That usually means a smoother arrival for travellers who prefer quick exits, simple onward transfers, and less crowded facilities. If you are arranging pickup, car hire, or a same-day connection, it is worth double-checking times carefully, especially if you are travelling within Brazil across different time zones, since local airport operations follow America/Fortaleza time.
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FAQ
Imperatriz Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Imperatriz Airport is located in Imperatriz, Brazil (South America), at coordinates -5.530°, -47.480°.
- Its IATA code is IMP and its ICAO code is SBIZ.
- Imperatriz Airport serves Imperatriz, Brazil. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Imperatriz Airport operates on America/Fortaleza local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Imperatriz Airport sits at latitude -5.530° and longitude -47.480°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from IMP. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for IMP is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from IMP on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is S/N Avenida Moacyr Spósito Ribeiro, Maranhão, 65913-415, Brazil, the phone number is +55 99 3524-4555, the official website is http://www4.infraero.gov.br/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Brazil. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.