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Cataratas (SBFI/IGU) — Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil

At a glance

Operating hours: 11:00–20:00 UTC
Port of entry: Yes, with conditions
Fuel: JET A-1, AVGAS
Tower: 118.8
Runways: 15/33
Community check: 107 days ago
Elevation: 787 ft

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Checked by the community — 3 field confirmations, last one 107 days ago.

94% Data Complete 49 of 52 points

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 2/2

Additional Info 10/10

Data last updated: 2026-07-12

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: SBFI
Name: Cataratas
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: -25.594168
Longitude: -54.489445
Elevation: 787 ft
Country: Brazil
Municipality: Foz do Iguaçu
IATA Code: IGU
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: SBCW
Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
Distance from City: 13.0 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 15/33

Designation: 15/33
Dimensions: 7201 X 148
Surface: Asphalt
PCN: 67/F/A/X/T
Lighting: ALS (L4), PAPI (MEHT 15:57ft, 33:53ft), Edge, Threshold, Taxiway
NAVAIDs: ILS/DME IFI RWY 15 (109.1, azimuth reduced 7.5deg left), VOR/DME FOZ (112.1 - U/S until Oct 2026)
Approach Types: ILS CAT I RWY 15 (azimuth limited), VOR (U/S until Oct 2026), RNP
Remarks: PCN 67/F/A/X/T. VOR/DME FOZ UNUSABLE until Oct 1, 2026.

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Frequencies

Tower: 118.800 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: 119.150 MHz
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday 11:00 – 20:00

Tuesday 11:00 – 20:00

Wednesday 11:00 – 20:00

Thursday 11:00 – 20:00

Friday 11:00 – 20:00

Saturday Closed

Sunday Closed

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: 1100-2000 UTC (API RMK 2.3 HR SER MON-FRI) [MON TIL FRI 1100-2000]

Contacts

AIS Tel: +55 (45) 3529-6645
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +55 (45) 3521-4276
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: https://aeroportos.motiva.com.br/foz-do-iguacu-pr/
Remarks: Operator: Motiva (formerly CCR). Toll-free: 0800-727-4720 (24h). WhatsApp: +55 (11) 98877-6655. Email: [email protected].

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: No slots required. No mandatory handling. Standard international clearance procedures.

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 22 per 1,000 kg MTOW
Parking Fee: BRL 11 per 1,000 kg per hour
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: BRL
Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at SBFI.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: JET A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-03-23
Remarks: AIR BP: Only aviation Comercial. DLY 0400-2000. OTHER HR O/R 2H advance notice. TEL (45) 3521-4229, (45) 3521-4281, (45) 99134-2638. PETROBRAS (VIBRA ENERGIA S/A): DLY 0300-2100. OTHER HR O/R 6H advance notice. TEL (67) 99631-9233, (45) 3523-7010, (45) 98808-0322, (67) 99631-9233. SHELL (RAÍZEN S/A) : DLY 0200-1800. OTHER HR O/R 2H advance notice. TEL (45) 3251-4283, (45) 99139-5387, (31) 99551-9566.

Fuel Type: AVGAS
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-03-23
Remarks: AIR BP: Only aviation Comercial. DLY 0400-2000. OTHER HR O/R 2H advance notice. TEL (45) 3521-4229, (45) 3521-4281, (45) 99134-2638. PETROBRAS (VIBRA ENERGIA S/A): DLY 0300-2100. OTHER HR O/R 6H advance notice. TEL (67) 99631-9233, (45) 3523-7010, (45) 98808-0322, (67) 99631-9233. SHELL (RAÍZEN S/A) : DLY 0200-1800. OTHER HR O/R 2H advance notice. TEL (45) 3251-4283, (45) 99139-5387, (31) 99551-9566.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Customs for foreign-registered aircraft 0800-2000 UTC; Saturdays, Sundays and holidays on request with 48 hours notice; foreign-registered aircraft also need the airport operator's authorisation 2 hours ahead (AD 2.3, ROTAER) Source: AIP Brasil AD 1.3 and AD 2 (DECEA), AMDT 20/2026, 2026-10-01
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: H24 (national). International, port of entry. Fire CAT 7. ILS RWY 15 (109.1, azimuth reduced 7.5deg left due obstacle). VOR/DME FOZ (112.1) UNUSABLE until Oct 1, 2026. Foreign aircraft CUST: Mon-Fri 1100-2000. Foreign air taxi/aeromedical/military: H24. Fuel: Air BP 0400-2000 +55 (45) 3521-4229; Petrobras 0300-2100 +55 (45) 3523-7010; Shell 0200-1800 +55 (45) 3251-4283. E-145+ push-back from apron. Helicopter overflight Iguazu Falls at 1650ft AMSL. PPR 2h via ga.ccraeroportos.com.br. Bird hazard. PRAI: Learjet 24. Operator: CCR/Motiva.

Alternates

SARI

ICAO: SARI
Name: Mayor D Carlos Eduardo Krause
Distance (NM): 8.6
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: N/A

SGES

ICAO: SGES
Name: Guarani Intl
Distance (NM): 20.7
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. Ciudad del Este. Triple border with Brazil/Argentina.

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Brazil Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d

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 Operations:

Private/GA flights need ANAC authorization and DECEA flight plan approval. Recommend 5 days lead time.

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Active NOTAMs

K1119/26

warning

Temporary restricted area

TEMPORARY RESTRICTED AREA (PARQUE NACIONAL DO IGUACU - AREA 2) WI COORD 253131.71S0541428.44W- 253123.89S0541409.49W- 252751.57S0540909.34W- 252559.26S0535456.55W- 252513.04S0535411.55W- 252212.92S0535242.69W- 251943.98S0535237.03W- 251604.86S0535144.56W- 251312.54S0535229.57W- 251100.84S0535222.20W…

2026-09-18 00:00 UTC 2026-12-17 23:59 UTC

E6396/26

warning

Temporary restricted area

AREA RESTRITA TEMPORARIAMENTE (PARQUE NACIONAL DO IGUACU - AREA 2) WI COORD 253131.71S0541428.44W- 253123.89S0541409.49W- 252751.57S0540909.34W- 252559.26S0535456.55W- 252513.04S0535411.55W- 252212.92S0535242.69W- 251943.98S0535237.03W- 251604.86S0535144.56W- 251312.54S0535229.57W- 251100.84S0535222…

2026-09-18 00:00 UTC 2026-12-17 23:59 UTC

K1009/26

caution

Taxiway lighting closed

TWY DELTA CLSD DUE TO PAVEMENT DISAGGREGATION

Between 2026-08-09 02:00 and 02:39 UTC Between 2026-10-30 07:00 and 07:59 UTC

Times read back from the message we stored, to within the hour.

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Checked with DECEA AISWEB at 2026-10-28 01:22 UTC. Also includes NOTAMs from the FAA NOTAM feed.

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Nearby Airports

SWTB Tarobá 3 NM SARI Mayor D Carlos Eduardo Krause 9 NM SSFE Estância Hércules 10 NM SNUA Fazenda Paulista 13 NM SGIB Aeropuerto Nacional de Itaipú 13 NM SSAF Aeroclube de Foz do Iguaçu 14 NM SSMY São Miguel do Iguaçu 18 NM SGES Guarani Intl 21 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours of SBFI?: Cataratas operates from 11:00 to 20:00.
What is the tower frequency at SBFI?: The tower frequency at Cataratas is 118.8 MHz.
What fuel is available at SBFI?: Cataratas offers JET A-1, AVGAS.
Does SBFI require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. Private/GA flights need ANAC authorization and DECEA flight plan approval. Recommend 5 days lead time. Permit details for Brazil
Where is SBFI located?: Cataratas (SBFI) is located in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil.
What is the IATA code for SBFI?: The IATA code for Cataratas is IGU.
Does SBFI have an ILS approach?: Yes, Cataratas has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 15/33.
Is SBFI a port of entry?: Yes, with conditions. Customs for foreign-registered aircraft 0800-2000 UTC; Saturdays, Sundays and holidays on request with 48 hours notice; foreign-registered aircraft also need the airport operator's authorisation 2 hours ahead (AD 2.3, ROTAER). Source: AIP Brasil AD 1.3 and AD 2 (DECEA), AMDT 20/2026, 2026-10-01.

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