Afonso Pena
Afonso Pena (SBCT/CWB) serves Curitiba, Brazil. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (15/33, 11/29). Field elevation is 2989 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: SBCT
- Name: Afonso Pena
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: -25.5285
- Longitude: -49.1758
- Elevation: 2989 ft
- Country: Brazil
- Municipality: Curitiba
- IATA Code: CWB
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: SBCW
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
- Distance from City: 14.6 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 15/33
- Designation: 15/33
- Dimensions: 7277 X 148
- Surface: ASPH
- PCN: 42/F/A/X/T
- Lighting: N/A
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 11/29
- Designation: 11/29
- Dimensions: 5899 X 148
- Surface: ASPH
- PCN: 33/F/A/X/T
- Lighting: N/A
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), Visual
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.150, 121.500 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: 119.300 MHz
- ATIS: 127.800 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: OPR TIME IN UTC -3 Compulsory prior AUTH from the concessionaire with at least 02 (two) HR advance notice to the operation, upon request through the WebApp-CCR AVG by the link ga.ccraeroportos.com.br when 01 - ACFT requires parking reservation; 02 - ACFT with international registration; 03 - ACFT with Brazilian registration and more than one owner/operator registered in the Brazilian Aeronautical Registry (RAB); 04 - ACFT with Brazilian registration, without aircraft/financial registration in the WebApp-CCR AVG or that need updating, even without intent to use the parking; 05 - Exempt ACFT, on experimental or training flights, in cases where the aircraft's registration category in the RAB is not listed as PRIVATE, TRAINING or EXPERIMENTAL. The Airport Operations Center (APOC) will analyze the request and return with the status through the WebApp- CCR AVG. When necessary, adjustments will be requested in the programming that should be regularized at least 30 MIN before the operation, otherwise the request will be canceled. For questions or assistance, consult the communication channels on the website www.ccraeroportos.com.br/clientes-aeroportuarios In case of contingency, contact the airport via email: apoc.cwb@grupoccr.com.br The AD can be regularly used by any ACFT compatible with the RCD 4E or lower. OBS beacon tower, 47M HGT, located at coordinates 25 32.03S/ 049 21.03W Restrictions to air services: - Release of objects or spraying; - Towing of ACFT; - Parachute dropping; - Acrobatic FLT. RWY 15/33 turn prohibited for ACFT with wingspan greater than 36M outside of the turn area. Special Operations Authorizations: operations of the Boeing 747-8F aircraft are allowed, in accordance with the special procedures described in the MOPS approved by ANAC. The use of push back is compulsory for ACFT with a wingspan above 24M for exiting the PRKG. It will be up to the OPR to provide their own or contracted means to carry out such OPS. Type of operation by runway/end: 1. Landing and takeoff runway 15/33 - Reference code: 4E; End 15: VFR / IFR – CAT II – day/night; End 33: VFR / IFR – CAT I – day/night; 2. Landing and takeoff runway 11/29 - Reference code: 3C; End 11: VFR / IFR - Non-precision - day/night; and End 29: VFR / IFR - Non-precision - day/night. Under Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC), prohibit the operation of aircraft with reference code letter "D" and "E" on taxiway "B", while there is landing or takeoff operation of aircraft classified with reference code number 3 or 4 on the landing and takeoff runway 15/33. Attention to the possibility of unmanned hot air balloons (balões juninos). Higher incidence in the months of April, May, June, and July. Concentration of birds in the TFC circuit and SECT APCH RWY 15/ 33 and 11/29 Restrictions to classes and types of ACFT: - ACFT WO EQPT RDO; - GLD; - ACFT WO transponder or with a failure in this EQPT; - FLT of motorized ultralights. Training FLT only with SUBJ COOR and prior AUTH from APP-CT at least 1H in advance, CTC APP-CT TEL: (41) 3123-6728 or (41) 99244-8601. a. PETROBRAS: 0700/0400 other HR O/R TEL (41) 9965-1594. b. SHELL: 0800/0300 other HR O/R TEL (41) 8829-8148 EMERG Category II Category I DCL D-ATIS Self-service Help-Met (MON,TUE,WED,THU,FRI 10:15-17:15) MEHT: 61FT MEHT: 64FT MEHT: 37FT AIS provided exclusively over the internet and by the Aeronautical Information Center - AIR NAVIGATION MANAGEMENT CENTER (C-AIS CGNA), Receipt of PLN and MSG update TEL: (21) 2174-7510. User registration in the Integrated System of Air Movement Management (SIGMA) (21) 2101-6680.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: 55-41-3251-5822/5821
- 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: https://www.ccraeroportos.com.br
- Remarks: Prior authorization from the concessionaire is mandatory at least 02 (two) hours in advance of operation, by request through the WebApp-CCR AVG via the link ga.ccraeroportos.com.br when: 01 - Aircraft requires a parking reservation; 02 - International registration aircraft; 03 - Brazilian registered aircraft with more than one owner/operator registered in the Brazilian Aeronautical Registry (RAB); 04 - Brazilian registered aircraft, without aircraft/financial registration in the WebApp-CCR AVG or needing an update, even without intention to use the parking lot; 05 - Exempt aircraft, on an experimental or instruction flight, in cases where the aircraft's registration category in the RAB is not listed as PRIVATE, INSTRUCTION, or EXPERIMENTAL. The Airport Operations Center (APOC) will analyze the request and return with the status through the WebApp- CCR AVG. When necessary, adjustments to the schedule will be requested that must be regularized at least 30 minutes before the operation, otherwise, the request will be canceled. For questions or assistance, consult the communication channels on the website www.ccraeroportos.com.br/clientes-aeroportuarios In case of contingency, contact the airport through the e-mail: apoc.cwb@grupoccr.com.br The AD can be regularly used by any aircraft compatible with the RCD 4E or lower.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: NR
Fees
- Landing Fee: BRL 24 per 1,000 kg MTOW
- Parking Fee: BRL 12 per 1,000 kg per hour
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: BRL
- Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at SBCT.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Standard Jet A-1 available at SBCT.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International port of entry. eAPIS required. Curitiba, Parana state capital. Full FIS.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: Southern Brazil hub. High elevation 2,988 ft. Fog common.
Alternates
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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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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at SBCT?
- The tower frequency at Afonso Pena is 118.150, 121.500 MHz.
- What fuel is available at SBCT?
- Afonso Pena offers Jet A-1.
- Does SBCT require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Afonso Pena (Brazil).