Cabo Frio
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: 21.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 10/28
- Designation: 10/28
- Dimensions: 8366 X 148
- Surface: ASPH
- PCN: 76/F/C/X/T
- Lighting: N/A
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 132.150 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- 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 ACFT Inoperative Removal Plan (PRAI): Capacity for removal of ACFT MD11, weight 128,800 kg. Activation Tel: (22) 2647-9537 (Airport OPS Center-COA). RWY 10 and RWY 28 last 90M CLSD for LDG/TKOF due to the provision of RESA. RWY 10/28 PRB turn 180DEG ACFT medium and large size, PROC AUTH only in the turn areas of the THR OBS ACFT of the Brazilian Navy in training flight in the CTR ALDEIA, over maritime area and close to the AD. TFC INTL should notify EST of LDG or TKOF at least 24 hours in advance, via TEL (22) 2647-9531 or (22) 2647-9540. OBS concentration of birds along the RWY PRB check ANAC and FLT training DLY 0900-1900 OPR SUN COAST (DLY 0900-2100) (DLY 0900-2100) - O/R: TEL: (22) 2647-9555 or (22) 2647-9512. SELF-SERVICE (DLY 0900-2100) - O/R: Other HR O/R TEL/FAX: (22) 2647-9555 (DLY 0900-2100) - O/R: Other HR O/R TEL: (22) 2647-9557, (22) 2647-9512, (22) 2647-9533. MEHT: 62FT
Contacts
- AIS Tel: 55-22-2647-9555/9512
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: 55-22-2647-2399
- 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: NR
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: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Standard Jet A-1 available at SBCB.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: No
- 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: Southern Brazil agricultural region.
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.
Airport Services
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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.
- Does SBCB require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Cabo Frio (Brazil).