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Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges

Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges (SBBQ) serves Barbacena, Brazil. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (18/36). Field elevation is 3658 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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58% Data Complete 30 of 52 points
Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 3/4
Frequencies 1/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 0/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 2/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: SBBQ
  • Name: Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Military
  • Latitude: -21.2672
  • Longitude: -43.761009
  • Elevation: 3658 ft
  • Country: Brazil
  • Municipality: Barbacena
  • IATA Code: N/A
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: SBCW
  • Timezone: N/A
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 18/36

  • Designation: 18/36
  • Dimensions: 5774 X 98
  • Surface: ASPH
  • PCN: 14/F/A/Y/T
  • Lighting: N/A
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: N/A
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 125.900 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

  • Open: N/A
  • Close: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Yes
  • Remarks: OPR TIME IN UTC -3 OBST (mast) LGTD COORD 211335.41S/0434509.09W ELEV 3921FT (1195,12M). OBS ACFT in training flight near the AD CIV ACFT may use AD SBBQ as DEST or ALTN only with AUTH from the Air Cadet Preparatory School (EPCAR), through the submission of the Request Form for use of AD, available at www2.fab.mil.br/epcar/index.php/autorizacao-sbbq. ACFT from FAB, MIL from other forces and CIV in TREN or TROV flight are previously AUTH, must follow the procedures outlined in the Operational Agreement Letter for AD Use available at the same link. INFO THRU TEL: (32) 3339-4220, (32) 3339-4035 or (61) 3364-8037. Concentration of birds in the vicinity of the TFC circuit. DLY 0945-2345 MEHT: 55FT MEHT: 42FT Only for ACFT of the Brazilian Air Force. Other ACFT of armed forces PPR. INFO THRU TEL (32) 3339-4035 / 4032. Self-service AIS provided exclusively through the internet and by the Aeronautical Information Center - AIR NAVIGATION MANAGEMENT CENTER (C-AIS CGNA), Receipt of PLN and update MSG TEL: (21) 2174-7510. User registration in the Integrated Air Movement Management System (SIGMA) (21) 2101-6680. Flight plans AFIL will not be accepted by Barbacena radio. Outside of the operating hours of the AFIS, the frequency 125.90 MHz should be used as FCA. Carry out a preliminary consultation on the availability of fuel through the TEL (32) 3339-4035 / 4036 due to the limited capacity of the flexible tanks.

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: No
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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Brazil Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: Notification only (no advance time specified for overflight-only; 24 hours recommended)
  • Landing Lead Time: 24 hours (AVANAC for multi-airport); Part 135 charter: allow 5+ business days
Private / GA Operations:

Private/GA flights need ANAC authorization and DECEA flight plan approval. Recommend 5 days lead time.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Does SBBQ require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges (Brazil).