Leite Lopes Airport


Dr. Leite Lopes–Ribeirão Preto State Airport is the airport serving Ribeirão Preto, Brazil.
It is operated by DAESP.

History

Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport was opened on April 2, 1939, and soon after, in 1940, the runway was extended for the first time.
In 1996 the whole airport complex received its major renovation in which the runway and adjoining taxiway were extended from 1,800m to 2,100m and a new larger apron was built.
In 2006 the width of the runway was enlarged to 45m and finally in July 2010 the renovation and enlargement of the terminal building was completed.

Airlines and destinations

Access

The airport is located from downtown Ribeirão Preto.