Afonso Pena (SBCT/CWB) — Curitiba, Brazil
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: Asphalt
- PCN: 65/F/A/X/T
- Lighting: ALS (L5+L11+L19), PAPI, CL, Edge (high), Threshold (high), Taxiway
- NAVAIDs: ILS/DME ICT RWY 15 CAT II (109.3), ILS/DME ITA RWY 33 CAT I (110.3), VOR/DME CTB (116.5), IM ICT (75 MHz)
- Approach Types: ILS CAT II RWY 15, ILS CAT I RWY 33, VOR/DME, RNP, RNAV
- Remarks: PCN 65/F/A/X/T. MEHT 15:61ft, 33:64ft. RCD 4E. ILS CAT II available!
Runway 11/29
- Designation: 11/29
- Dimensions: 5899 X 148
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: 65/F/A/X/T
- Lighting: Edge, Threshold
- NAVAIDs: VOR/DME CTB (116.5)
- Approach Types: IFR non-precision, VFR, RNP
- Remarks: PCN 65/F/A/X/T. RCD 3C. Non-precision only.
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
Afonso Pena 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 (41) 3251-5822 / 5821
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +55 (41) 3381-1415
- 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 up toleast 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 up toleast 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: [email protected] 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
Customs
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: International airport per ROTAER (DECEA)
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: 2026-03-23
- Remarks: a. PETROBRÁS: 0700/0400 other HR O/R TEL (41) 9965-1594. b. SHELL: 0800/0300 other HR O/R TEL (41) 8829-8148
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: H24 operations. International, port of entry. Fire CAT 7. ILS CAT II RWY 15 (109.3) + ILS CAT I RWY 33 (110.3). 2 runways. Approach (Traffic) freq Mon-Fri 1015-1715 UTC only. Fuel: Petrobras 0700-0400 +55 (41) 9965-1594; Shell 0800-0300 +55 (41) 8829-8148. 180-deg turns >40t at thresholds only. TWY Bravo/Alfa max 36m wingspan. Push-back >24m. PPR 2h advance via ga.ccraeroportos.com.br. Training flights 1h advance +55 (41) 3123-6728. Hot air balloons Apr-Jul. Bird/wildlife hazard. Operator: CCR/Motiva.
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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).
- Where is SBCT located?
- Afonso Pena (SBCT) is located in Curitiba, Brazil.
- What is the IATA code for SBCT?
- The IATA code for Afonso Pena is CWB.
- How long is the runway at SBCT?
- The main runway at Afonso Pena (15/33) measures 7277 X 148.
- Does SBCT have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Afonso Pena has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 15/33.
- Is SBCT a port of entry?
- Yes, Afonso Pena is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.