# Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR)

> Fortaleza, BR · IATA: FOR · ICAO: SBFZ · Large Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `FOR` |
| ICAO | `SBFZ` |
| City | Fortaleza |
| Country | BR |
| Type | Large Airport |
| Elevation | 25 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | -3.77583, -38.53222 |

## Description

Tropical fruit, fresh fish and shrimp from Brazil's northeast move through Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) on their way to overseas markets. Fortaleza sits on the country's northeastern tip, closer to Europe and West Africa than any other major Brazilian airport, which makes it a natural transatlantic staging point. Since 2018 the airport has been run by Fraport Brasil, which upgraded both passenger and cargo operations. Its international cargo terminal handles import and export shipments, with perishable goods processed around the clock. Swissport has operated a dedicated air cargo warehouse here since 2018, serving the carriers based at the airport. Road access via the BR-116 links the terminal, just 6 km from the city centre, to industrial zones and the coast. The nearby Port of Pecém and its industrial complex add growing potential for combined air-sea logistics. For shippers in Ceará, FOR is the principal export gateway to the Atlantic.

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