Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek
Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek (SBBR/BSB) serves Brasília, Brazil. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (11L/29R, 11R/29L). Field elevation is 3498 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: SBBR
- Name: Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: -15.869167
- Longitude: -47.920834
- Elevation: 3498 ft
- Country: Brazil
- Municipality: Brasília
- IATA Code: BSB
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: SBBS
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
- Distance from City: 839.9 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 11L/29R
- Designation: 11L/29R
- Dimensions: 10499 X 148
- Surface: ASPH
- PCN: 76/F/B/X/T
- Lighting: N/A
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: ILS CAT II, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 11R/29L
- Designation: 11R/29L
- Dimensions: 10827 X 148
- Surface: ASPH
- PCN: 68/F/B/W/T
- Lighting: N/A
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS)
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.100, 118.450, 118.750, 121.500 MHz
- Ground: 121.800, 121.950 MHz
- Operations: 122.500, 135.850 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 121.000 MHz
- ATIS: 127.800 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: OPR TIME IN UTC -3 HELPN MIL - Located SECT MIL, COORD 15 51 53S/047 54 18W with ELEV of 1059M (3473FT). ACFT engine tests should preferably take place at TWY Tango, under COOR between TWR Brasilia (RTF) and INFRAMERICA +55 (61) 3214-6375. ACFT with ABV 20M wingspan, with DEST to the General Aviation Hangars, AUTH access via TWY Quebec Quebec only when towed and completely parked inside the hangar, it is compulsory to be accompanied by the INFRAMERICA inspector. ACFT with rotating wing should make prior CTC with the administration of the Aerodrome +55 (61) 3214-6375 and TWR Brasília (RTF) for engine check and test. BFR entry to TWY Quebec from TWY Quebec Quebec compulsory CTC with TWR INFO positioning of the ACFT. ACFT with a wingspan up to 20m is allowed. TWY Lima 4, Lima 5, Lima 6, Lima 8 and Romeo BTN Lima 3 and Lima 7, wingspan MAX 36M. TWY Lima 2, Lima 3, Lima 7, Lima 8, Tango, Kilo BTN Lima 4 and Hotel, Kilo BTN Lima 7 and Uniform, Romeo BTN Lima 2 and Lima 4, Romeo BTN Lima 7 and Uniform, Hotel BTN Golf and November, Hotel BTN Papa and Bravo, Quebec BTN PSN 55/66 OPR CTN due to non-visibility by TWR-BR. PRKG area for general aviation OPR as per following PROC: 1 - Preferably PRKG general aviation of small size up to 5700Kg (12566.33 pounds) at patio 02. The use of patio 01 or patio 03 will occasionally be allowed when the others are full; 2 - ACFT general aviation with DEST to patio 02 must necessarily use TWY of patio 02 (PSN 52 to 61). During night period OPR with CTN due to patio LGTD, but without marking; 3 - TWY QQ, day and night operation is the responsibility of the OPR of the ACFT. Located SECT MIL, COORD 15 51 53S/047 54 18W with ELEV of 1059M (3473FT). THR 29R displaced by 150 M for provision of RESA of RWY 11L; THR 29L displaced by 150 M for provision of RESA of RWY 11R. The TWR Brasília will not inform the takeoff time to the ACFT. The instruction regarding the FREQ of the next agency to be called AFT TKOF, and if necessary, additional instructions, will be issued along with the AUTH of TKOF. In the LDG OPS, pilots will not report the landing gear COND to TWR Brasília, EXC in EMERG situations referring to its lowering and/or locking. OBS VAC for entry or exit of the TFC circuit. PRB FLT LCA in the TFC circuit, training of PROC IFR, of TGL or other types of training that interfere with MOV AD from 0800-1500, 2100-0100. CTR MNM separation BTN ACFT around the AD may be 3NM. NADP: -The DEP PROC must be in accordance with the letters SID of the locality. -Only non-noisy ACFT TKOF OPS from RWY 11L will be AUTH. Pilots in command of noisy ACFT should inform TFC Brasília 15 MIN BFR EOBT. The TKOF operation of ACFT that do not meet the noise limits in question will be subject to APCH flow for RWY 11R. -BTN 0100-0900 UTC, when the 11L/11R runway system is in use, TKOF OPS will be carried out from RWY 11R, EXC when this RWY is unavailable. - In TKOF OPS: Under normal operating conditions, aircraft should use RWY11L or RWY29R for destinations located in the North and Northeast of Brasília. And those heading to locations in the South and Southeast should use RWY11R or RWY29L. In the LDG OPS: Aircraft should use, under normal operating conditions, RWY11L or RWY29R coming from locations to the North and Northeast of Brasília. And, those coming from locations to the South and Southeast should use RWY11R or RWY29L. General Aviation: 1 - Parking of ANV in the 02 and 03 PPR Courtyards of the Operational Control Center – CCO, via e-mail cco@inframerica.aero, for more INFO, contact the TEL: +55 (61) 3214-6041 or +55 (61) 3214-6076. Use of tow bar is required to exit the position. Max ground stay: international flight 4 (four) HR; domestic flight 3 (three) HR. 2- Stay of ANV longer than those described above subject to confirmation of availability with scheduling from the Operational Control Center – CCO, via email cco_sbbr@inframerica.aero or through the TEL: +55 (61) 3214-6375 or +55 (61) 3214-6069. Do not AUTH the presentation of NTV by RTF. Only ACFT that can MNTN FNA MNM speed of 120KT IAS, during the hours BTN 1100-1400, 2100-0000, may OPR. AFIL will not be accepted by APP Brasília. ACFT with VFR PLN that operate from an AD lacking an ATS body and that do not plan to enter controlled airspace or ZIDA are exempted from presenting PLN, as long as they do not intend to use flight information and alert services. (DLY 0900-0100) EMERG. Front course not AVBL ABV of FL070. Refueling of CMB in the cargo terminal yard of CAN AVBL only upon request with MNM notice of 45 MIN, subject to the AVBL of the refueling truck. 2.96. D-ATIS. Self-service For questions about the use of the portal www.redemet.aer.mil.br and other information, consult the Integrated Center for Aeronautical Meteorology (CIMAER) TEL: (21) 2174-7303 and (21) 99499-7617. CMA CMM Self-service AIS provided exclusively via internet and by the Aeronautical Information Center - AIR NAVIGATION MANAGEMENT CENTER (C-AIS CGNA), Receiving of PLN and MSG update TEL: (21) 2174-7510. User registration in the Integrated System of Air Movement Management (SIGMA) (21) 2101-6680. MEHT:RWY 11L - 72FT. RWY 29R - 69FT. RWY 29L - 55FT. RWY 11R - 65FT
Contacts
- AIS Tel: 55-21-2174-7510
- ARO Tel: 55-613214-6041 / 6076
- MET Tel: 55-21- 2174-7303
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.bsb.aero/
- Remarks: General Aviation: 1- Aircraft parking at Aprons 02 and 03 requires Prior Permission Required (PPR) from the Operational Control Center (CCO) via email at cco@inframerica.aero. For more information, contact the following numbers: +55 (61) 3214-6041 or +55 (61) 3214-6076. The use of a tow bar is mandatory for leaving the position. Maximum ground time: international flight 4 (four) hours; domestic flight 3 (three) hours. 2- Aircraft stays exceeding the durations described above are subject to confirmation of availability and scheduling with the Operational Control Center (CCO) via email at cco@inframerica.aero or through the following numbers: +55 (61) 3214-6041 or +55 (61) 3214-6076.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Customs
- Open: %H:%i
- Close: %H:%i
- Phone: 0
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: BRL 28 per 1,000 kg MTOW
- Parking Fee: BRL 14 per 1,000 kg per hour
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: BRL
- Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at SBBR.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Standard Jet A-1 available at SBBR.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Major international port of entry. eAPIS required. Brasilia, capital city. Full FIS.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: Capital city airport. High elevation 3,497 ft. Modern terminal.
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Brazil Permit Requirements
- 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 flights need ANAC authorization and DECEA flight plan approval. Recommend 5 days lead time.
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- What is the tower frequency at SBBR?
- The tower frequency at Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek is 118.100, 118.450, 118.750, 121.500 MHz.
- What fuel is available at SBBR?
- Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek offers Jet A-1.
- Does SBBR require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek (Brazil).
- Is customs available at SBBR?
- Yes, customs at Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek is available from %H:%i to %H:%i.