Cabo Frio (SBCB/CFB) — Cabo Frio, Brazil
Cabo Frio (SBCB/CFB) serves Cabo Frio, Brazil. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (10/28). Field elevation is 23 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: SBCB
- Name: Cabo Frio
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: -22.921486
- Longitude: -42.071873
- Elevation: 23 ft
- Country: Brazil
- Municipality: Cabo Frio
- IATA Code: CFB
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: SBCW
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
- Distance from City: 11.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 10/28
- Designation: 10/28
- Dimensions: 8366 X 148
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: 76/F/C/X/T
- Lighting: PAPI (MEHT 62ft), Threshold
- NAVAIDs: NDB BFR (200 kHz)
- Approach Types: RNP, NDB, VFR
- Remarks: PCN 76/F/C/X/T. Last 90m each end closed (RESA). Effective TORA 2460m, LDA 2370m. Operator: ESAERO.
Frequencies
- Tower: 132.150 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 132.150 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Cabo Frio operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: H24 (API INTL default H24)
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +55 (22) 2647-9555 / 9512
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: +55 (22) 2647-2399
- Admin Tel: +55 (22) 2647-9500
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://cabofrioairport.com.br
- Remarks: Operator: ESAERO Airports. Emergency: +55 (22) 2647-9555.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: Handling mandatory.
Customs
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Phone: 55-22-2647-9531/9540
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: TFC INTL must inform EST of LDG or TKOF with a minimum of 24 hours in advance, via phone (22) 2647-9531 or (22) 2647-9540.
Fees
- Landing Fee: BRL 15 per 1,000 kg MTOW
- Parking Fee: BRL 8 per 1,000 kg per hour
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: BRL
- Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at SBCB.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-03-23
- Remarks: OPR ESAERO Airports. (DLY 0900-2100) - O/R: Other hours O/R TEL: (22) 2647-9550 / (21) 97026-6514
- Fuel Type: AVGAS
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-03-23
- Remarks: OPR ESAERO Airports. (DLY 0900-2100) - O/R: Other hours O/R TEL: (22) 2647-9550 / (21) 97026-6514
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Domestic. Cascavel, Parana state.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Hours 0900-2100 UTC. International (24h advance for INTL traffic). Fire CAT 7. Last 90m each end closed. 180-deg turns prohibited medium/large aircraft. ANAC checks/training prohibited 0900-1900. Bird hazard along runway. Brazilian Navy instruction flights in CTR ALDEIA. Operator: ESAERO Airports.
Alternates
SBGL
- ICAO: SBGL
- Name: Galeão - Antônio Carlos Jobim
- Distance (NM): 65.6
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: APIS required via SITA or direct to Policia Federal. Immigration and customs at Terminal 2 (international). General declaration required. Health declaration (ANVISA) may be required. Yellow fever certificate may be requested.
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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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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at SBCB?
- The tower frequency at Cabo Frio is 132.150 MHz.
- What fuel is available at SBCB?
- Cabo Frio offers JET A-1, AVGAS.
- Does SBCB require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Cabo Frio (Brazil).
- Where is SBCB located?
- Cabo Frio (SBCB) is located in Cabo Frio, Brazil.
- What is the IATA code for SBCB?
- The IATA code for Cabo Frio is CFB.
- How long is the runway at SBCB?
- The main runway at Cabo Frio (10/28) measures 8366 X 148.
- Is SBCB a port of entry?
- Yes, Cabo Frio is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.