IPN · SBIP · Usiminas Airport

Usiminas Airport (IPN)

Ipatinga, Brazil · medium airport · -19.471° -42.488° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeIPN
ICAO CodeSBIP
Typemedium airport
NameUsiminas Airport
MunicipalityIpatinga
CountryBrazil
ContinentSA
Latitude-19.471° S
Longitude-42.488° W
Elevation786 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score500
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryBrazil
ISO Code
RegionIpatinga
Continent CodeSA
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC-3
DST OffsetUTC-3
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: May – October
Dry season in most of South America
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Dry: May–OctWet: Nov–Apr

✈ Airlines Serving IPN

LA — LATAM AirlinesG3 — Gol AirlinesAR — Aerolíneas ArgentinasAV — Avianca

🌡 Climate — Tropical (19.5°S)

Jan
30°
22°
Feb
30°
22°
Mar
31°
22°
Apr
31°
23°
May
31°
23°
Jun
31°
23°
Jul
30°
22°
Aug
30°
22°
Sep
30°
22°
Oct
30°
22°
Nov
30°
22°
Dec
30°
22°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on tropical latitude zone

AI-Enhanced Insights

Usiminas Airport (IPN) serves Ipatinga in the Vale do Aço (Steel Valley) region of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Named after the prominent Usiminas steel company headquartered in the city, it functions as a regional hub supporting both business travel and tourism to the surrounding industrial and natural areas. The airport handles domestic flights and connects the region to major Brazilian destinations.

💡 Local Tip
If you have time before your flight, visit the nearby Usiminas Cultural Center or sample local Minas Gerais cuisine at a traditional restaurant in Ipatinga's downtown — pão de queijo and feijão tropeiro are regional staples worth trying.
🚖 Getting There

Taxis and ride-hailing apps are the most common ways to reach the airport from Ipatinga city center, with the journey taking around 15-20 minutes depending on traffic. Rental car services are available for travelers exploring the broader Vale do Aço region. Hotel shuttles and pre-arranged transfers are recommended during peak travel periods.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Usiminas Airport named after?
A: It is named after Usiminas (Usinas Siderúrgicas de Minas Gerais), one of Brazil's largest steel producers headquartered in Ipatinga.

Q: What cities can I fly to from IPN?
A: Usiminas Airport primarily serves domestic routes, with connections to major Brazilian cities such as Belo Horizonte and São Paulo operated by regional carriers.

Q: How far is the airport from Ipatinga city center?
A: The airport is located within Ipatinga, approximately 10 kilometers from the central area, making it a short drive to most accommodations.

Q: Does the airport operate 24 hours?
A: The airport operates during scheduled commercial flight hours and is not a 24-hour facility; passengers should confirm operating times with their airline.
AI-generated content · Generated Jun 29, 2026 · MiniMax-M3

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