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FERNANDO DE NORONHA

FERNANDO DE NORONHA (SBFN) serves Fernando de Noronha, Brazil. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (12/30). Field elevation is 184 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Basic Info 7/7
Runways 3/4
Frequencies 1/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 0/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 2/10
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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: N/A
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: SBRE
  • Timezone: N/A
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 12/30

  • Designation: 12/30
  • Dimensions: 6053 X 148
  • Surface: ASPH
  • PCN: 30/F/C/X/U
  • Lighting: N/A
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: N/A
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 125.900 MHz
  • 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 The AD does not have facilities for refueling ACFT, transportation or restaurants. OBS set of OBST NEG LGTD violating the Basic Plan for the Protection Zone of the AD: 1. Morro, COORD 03 50 41.0S/032 25 17.5W, ELEV 296.7M 2. Morro, COORD 03 51 08.9S/032 25 11.0W, ELEV 132.2M 3. Morro, COORD 03 50 50.8S/032 24 04.8W, ELEV 194.2M 4. Morro, COORD 03 51 33.5S/032 24 47.8W, ELEV 205.8M 5. Morro, COORD 03 52 01.3S/032 25 07.8W, ELEV 171.4M OBS OBST (French Hill) with light signals, DIST 3359M from THR 12, at AZM 099DEG. ELEV 823FT OBS OBST (middle hill) with light signaling, DIST 1298M from THR 12, at AZM 105DEG. ELEV 492FT OBS OBST (Spine Hill) with light signaling, DIST 2028M from THR 12, at AZM 129DEG. ELEV 755FT OBS OBST (morro do madeira) with light signage, DIST 1971M from THR 12, at AZM 0159DEG. ELEV 604FT OBS OBST (morro do pico) with luminous signage, DIST 1500M from THR 12, at AZM 068DEG. ELEV 1066FT OBST assembled (tower) LGTD violating the Basic Protection Zone Plan of AD COORD 035057.66S/0322440.91W ALT 153.33M (503.05FT). AD PRB LDG jet engine ACFT (Turbojet) EXC MIL ACFT, medical EMERG and value transportation PPR OPR AD by TEL: (81) 99870-9806 and (81) 98162-0421. Activation of the AVBL night aid only for MIL aviation or aeromedical O/R THRU TEL (81) 99498-2188 and (81) 98177-2776. AD TFC circuit ACFT fixed wing ALT MNM 1300FT and ACFT rotary wing should be carried out by the SECT S of the AD ALT MNM of 900FT OPS ACFT CIV PRIV outside of operational hours must be REQ to CINDACTA 3, during the HR of administrative working hours, through a document sent to the email protocolo.cindacta3@fab.mil.br and TEL (81) 2129-8367 with a MNM 48 hours in advance of the intended OPS, in addition to the AUTH issued by the administration of the archipelago. AFIS Fernando de Noronha operating remotely from the ACC Recife. Area of responsibility corresponding to the ATS Air Space class Golf. Specific procedures for COM contingencies: 1 - use FREQ from RDO as FCA, adjust code 7600 on the transponder; 2 - perform IAC IFR if you get INFO MET from AD via ACC/AFIS, if NEG, no AUTH LDG IFR; 3 - perform SID if you get INFO MET from AD, if NEG, no AUTH DEP IFR; 4 - pay attention to the other rules of ICA 100-12 for COM failure. Private or charter flights to Fernando de Noronha (SBFN), must request and obtain AUTH from the general administration of the archipelago and register in item 18 of the PLN. RMK/ACFT AUTH OPS SBFN for plan approval. TEL (81) 3182-9611 and (81) 98177-2776. Due to the OPR characteristics in the AD, the crews should be alert for possibilities of spatial disorientation occurrences. OBS concentration of birds in the vicinity of RWY 12/30. MEHT: 58FT (DLY 0800-2200) Self-service. CMB AVBL for MIL ACFT, general aviation and regular ACFT, SKED 1000-2000, PPR from CINDACTA III with 72H notice, via fax to the detachment COOR by email sdoc.cindacta3@fab.mil.br. (DLY 1000-2130) Questions about the use of the portal www.redemet.aer.mil.br and other INFO, consult the Recife Meteorological Surveillance Center TEL: (81) 2129-8094 and (81) 2129-8093. For additional Aeronautical Information consult the RECIFE Aeronautical Information Center (C-AIS RE), Receipt of PLN and update MSG TEL: (81) 2129-8212 and (81) 2129-8215. Operator REVISE AVIATION (BR AVIATION) - TEL (81)99943-2030.

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • 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: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: No
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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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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Frequently Asked Questions
Does SBFN require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for FERNANDO DE NORONHA (Brazil).