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FERNANDO DE NORONHA (SBFN/FEN) — Fernando de Noronha, Brazil

At a glance

Operating hours
10:00–20:45 UTC
Runways
12/30
Elevation
184 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 1/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 0/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 6/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: SBFN
  • Name: FERNANDO DE NORONHA
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: -3.854471
  • Longitude: -32.423302
  • Elevation: 184 ft
  • Country: Brazil
  • Municipality: Fernando de Noronha
  • IATA Code: FEN
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: SBRE
  • Timezone: America/Noronha
  • Distance from City: 1.0 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 12/30

  • Designation: 12/30
  • Dimensions: 6053 X 148
  • Surface: Asphalt
  • PCN: 49/F/A/X/T
  • Lighting: Edge (medium), Threshold, Taxiway
  • NAVAIDs: VOR/DME FNR (113.4 MHz)
  • Approach Types: VOR/DME, RNP, VFR
  • Remarks: PCN 49/F/A/X/T. MEHT 58ft. Last 90m each end closed (no RESA). Jet prohibited on wet runway.

Frequencies

  • Tower: N/A
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 125.900 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday 10:00 – 20:45
Tuesday 10:00 – 20:45
Wednesday 10:00 – 20:45
Thursday 10:00 – 20:45
Friday 10:00 – 20:45
Saturday 10:00 – 20:45
Sunday 10:00 – 20:45
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: 1000-2045 UTC (COMPL [4])

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +55 (81) 3182-9611
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: https://www.dixaeroportos.com.br
  • Remarks: Operator: DIX Aeroportos. HQ: +55 (81) 4009-7070. Ops: +55 (81) 98177-2776 / +55 (81) 99498-2188. CINDACTA 3: +55 (81) 2129-8367.

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Yes
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: PPR mandatory for ALL flights, 24h prior. Private/charter require archipelago admin authorization. Contact: +55 (81) 3182-9611.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Not recorded
  • APIS Required: Not recorded
  • GAR Required: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: Hours 1000-2045 UTC. Domestic (Fernando de Noronha archipelago). Fire CAT 6 (max 15.32m wingspan/4581kg). VOR/DME FNR (113.4 MHz). NO FUEL. Last 90m each end closed. Jet aircraft PROHIBITED on wet runway. Mandatory pushback for commercial ops. Private/charter outside hours: 48h advance request to CINDACTA 3. Significant bird concentration. IFR requires archipelago admin authorization. UNESCO marine national park. Operator: State of Pernambuco / DIX Aeroportos.

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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

I0903/26
critical
Aerodrome closed
AD CLSD DUE TO WIP. RMK: LDG AND TKOF OPS MAY BE AUTH DURING WIP PERIOD SUBJECT PRIOR COOR WITH AD ADMIN BY TEL +55 81 99498-2188
2026-10-15 22:03 UTC 2026-10-31 11:00 UTC
B2283/26
critical
Aerodrome closed
AD CLSD DEVIDO OBRAS. RMK: OPS LDG E TKOF PODERAO SER AUTH DURANTE O PERIODO DA OBRA MEDIANTE COOR PREVIA COM O ADMINISTRADOR DO AD POR MEIO DO TEL (81) 99498-2188
2026-10-15 22:03 UTC 2026-10-31 11:00 UTC
I0902/26
critical
Aerodrome closed
AD CLSD DUE TO WIP. RMK: LDG AND TKOF OPS MAY BE AUTH DURING WIP PERIOD SUBJECT PRIOR COOR WITH AD ADMIN BY TEL +55 81 99498-2188
2026-10-15 21:42 UTC 2026-10-31 11:00 UTC

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Checked with DECEA AISWEB at 2026-10-27 21:22 UTC. Also includes NOTAMs from the FAA NOTAM feed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of SBFN?
FERNANDO DE NORONHA operates from 10:00 to 20:45.
Does SBFN 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
Does SBFN require slots or PPR?
PPR is required at FERNANDO DE NORONHA.
Where is SBFN located?
FERNANDO DE NORONHA (SBFN) is located in Fernando de Noronha, Brazil.
What is the IATA code for SBFN?
The IATA code for FERNANDO DE NORONHA is FEN.
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