Alerta Airport (ALD)

Fortaleza, PE 🇵🇪 Small Airport

ICAO

SPAR

IATA

ALD

Elevation

797 ft

Region

PE-MDD

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Airport Information

GPS Code: SPAR

Local Code: Not available

Location: -11.65018° N, -69.229614° E

Continent: South America

Type: Small Airport

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Online Reviews Summary

Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) generally receives a positive, though at times mixed, reception from travelers. Many appreciate the airport's modern and recently renovated facilities, noting significant improvements over the years. Traveler sentiment often highlights the convenience and comfort offered, despite some recurring issues.

What Travelers Love
  • Modern Facilities and Cleanliness: The airport is described as large, recently renewed, and clean, with visitors appreciating its quiet atmosphere. The new domestic terminal offers modern conveniences.
  • Amenities and Connectivity: Travelers praise the availability of free WiFi, phone charging stations, and a good selection of restaurants and shops, with some facilities, including duty-free, operating 24 hours.
  • Efficiency and Staff: Many reviews highlight efficient check-ins, clear new signage, and helpful staff, making navigation easy.
  • Transportation Options: The airport provides easy access to car rental companies, city buses, and excellent taxi services, including a dedicated area for Uber customers. Parking options are varied, including express, short-term, long-term, premium, and covered, with the first 15 minutes of express parking being free.
Common Complaints
  • Limited Post-Security Options: A frequent concern is the limited selection of food and shopping alternatives once travelers pass through security.
  • Security and Immigration Wait Times: While security/immigration efficiency is generally valued, some older reviews mention slow document verification at check-in and delays in opening passport control for international passengers.
  • Lack of Business Class Lounges: Some international travelers, particularly those connecting from Europe, express disappointment over the absence of a dedicated business class lounge.
  • Variable Staff Competency and Older Cleanliness Issues: Older reviews mention uneven staff competency and past issues like perpetually filthy windows in the main ticketing/check-in areas, although recent reviews generally praise cleanliness.

Overall, Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport is considered a significantly improved and generally pleasant airport experience, particularly following its recent renovations. While it offers modern conveniences and efficient services, travelers on long layovers or those expecting extensive post-security amenities might find options somewhat limited.

Last updated: 74 days ago

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