Pinto Martins (SBFZ/FOR) — Fortaleza, Brazil
Pinto Martins (SBFZ/FOR) serves Fortaleza, Brazil. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (13/31). Field elevation is 83 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: SBFZ
- Name: Pinto Martins
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: -3.776279
- Longitude: -38.532555
- Elevation: 83 ft
- Country: Brazil
- Municipality: Fortaleza
- IATA Code: FOR
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: SBRE
- Timezone: America/Fortaleza
- Distance from City: 5.2 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 13/31
- Designation: 13/31
- Dimensions: 9039 X 148
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: 66/F/A/X/T
- Lighting: PAPI (MEHT 13:66ft, 31:61ft), Edge (high), Threshold (high), Taxiway
- NAVAIDs: ILS/DME IFO RWY 13 (110.3), VOR/DME FLZ (114.1)
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I RWY 13, VOR/DME, RNP, RNAV
- Remarks: PCN 66/F/A/X/T. Fire CAT 9. Operator: Fraport.
Frequencies
- Tower: 129.000 MHz
- Ground: 121.950 MHz
- Operations: 122.500 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 133.000 MHz
- ATIS: 127.700 MHz
Operation Hours
Pinto Martins operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: H24 (API INTL default H24)
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +55 (85) 3392-1036
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: Email: [email protected]
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
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 25 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 SBFZ.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-03-23
- Remarks: N/A
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Major international port of entry. eAPIS required. Fortaleza, Ceara. Full FIS.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: H24 operations. International, port of entry. Civil/military. Fire CAT 9. ILS RWY 13 (110.3). VOR/DME FLZ (114.1). Departures from aprons 2/3: push-back only (no self-taxi). PRAI contact: +55 (85) 3392-1017 / +55 (85) 98172-2866; APOC +55 (85) 3392-1057. Building obstacle violating protection zone at 324ft. Operator: Fraport.
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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 SBFZ?
- The tower frequency at Pinto Martins is 129 MHz.
- What fuel is available at SBFZ?
- Pinto Martins offers JET A-1.
- Does SBFZ require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Pinto Martins (Brazil).
- Where is SBFZ located?
- Pinto Martins (SBFZ) is located in Fortaleza, Brazil.
- What is the IATA code for SBFZ?
- The IATA code for Pinto Martins is FOR.
- How long is the runway at SBFZ?
- The main runway at Pinto Martins (13/31) measures 9039 X 148.
- Does SBFZ have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Pinto Martins has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 13/31.
- Is SBFZ a port of entry?
- Yes, Pinto Martins is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.