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Captain João Busse Airport (APU)

Apucarana, Brazil · small airport · -23.609° -51.384° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeAPU
ICAO CodeSSAP
Typesmall airport
NameCaptain João Busse Airport
MunicipalityApucarana
CountryBrazil
ContinentSA
Latitude-23.609° S
Longitude-51.384° W
Elevation2625 ft
Climate ZoneTemperate
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryBrazil
ISO Code
RegionApucarana
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 APU

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

🌡 Climate — Temperate (23.6°S)

Jan
8°
0°
Feb
10°
1°
Mar
13°
4°
Apr
17°
7°
May
21°
11°
Jun
26°
15°
Jul
28°
17°
Aug
27°
16°
Sep
23°
13°
Oct
18°
9°
Nov
12°
5°
Dec
9°
1°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on temperate latitude zone

✨ AI-Enhanced Insights

Captain João Busse Airport (IATA: APU, ICAO: SSAP) is a small general aviation airport serving Apucarana, a city in northern Paraná, Brazil. It is named after a Brazilian aviation pioneer and primarily handles private and charter flights, with no scheduled commercial airline service.

💡 Local Tip
The airport has no dining or shopping facilities, so plan accordingly. Apucarana is known for its Japanese-Brazilian community and coffee production—consider picking up local coffee or sushi in town before your flight.
🚖 Getting There

The airport is about 6 km from Apucarana's city center. Taxis and ride-hailing apps (such as Uber) are the most convenient options, but availability may be limited, so pre-booking is recommended. If you're driving, the airport is accessible via local roads; rental cars are available in the city center, not at the airport.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What airlines serve Captain João Busse Airport?
A: There are no scheduled commercial airlines; the airport primarily serves general aviation and private aircraft.

Q: How far is the airport from downtown Apucarana?
A: It is approximately 6 km (3.7 miles) from the city center, about a 10-minute drive.

Q: Is there public transportation to the airport?
A: No, public transportation is not available; taxis and ride-hailing apps are the main options.

Q: Are there car rental services at the airport?
A: No, car rental services are not available on-site; you can rent a car in Apucarana's city center.
AI-generated content · Generated Oct 1, 2026 · deepseek-v4.1-flash

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