Teresina-Senador Petronio Portella Airport – THE Teresina
Teresina-Senador Petronio Portella Airport, with the code THE, is located in Teresina, Brazil. The airfield is classified to be a regional airport. Teresina is part of the populous municipality of Piaui. It is the only capital town in Brazil that is not bordering the Atlantic Ocean. The airport is serving the entire municipality of Teresa which has over 1 million inhabitants. Teresina is also separated in the northeastern section of Brazil by the Parnaiba River. Before 1999, the airport was named after former Mayor Teresina. Petronio Portella Nunes has also become a governor, senator and even the secretary of Justice. He also played a key role in ending the Brazilian military government.
Best Time to Visit
THE-Teresina-Senador Petronio Portella Airport was operated by Infraero. The airport was opened to the public in 1967. For 3 years, starting from 1998 to 2001, the airport has undergone major renovations. The construction has added a new passenger terminal, runway, and control tower. Parnaiba and Picos are two cities surrounding the airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Teresina is open to visitors and for this reason, there are a lot of accommodations in the town’s vicinity. Ibis Teresina is about half a mile from Palacio Karnak. The hotel is near top attractions like Sao Benedito Church and Shopping Centers. The property is about 2 mile from the Teresina-Senador Petronio Portella Airport. Hotel Velho Monge is just 5 minutes drive from the city center. The rooms have television and Minibar. Guests can enjoy a daily breakfast buffet. There is a 24-hour reception area and free parking available.
PHB-Joao Silva Filho International Airport is an airfield within the proximity of the city.
