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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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Checked by the community — 3 field confirmations, last one 11 days ago.
94% Data Complete 49 of 52 points
Missing: Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 9/10
Observed Activity · Jul 21
4 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 3 on the ground · busiest hour 20:00Z
2026-07-202026-07-21
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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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.

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 129.000 MHz
  • Ground: 121.950 MHz
  • Operations: 122.500 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 133.000 MHz
  • ATIS: 127.700 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 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.

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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.

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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Active NOTAMs

B1328/26 warning
Temporary restricted area
AREA RESTRITA TEMPORARIAMENTE (VOO DE PARAMOTOR) WI COORD 040221S0381134W - 040246S0381114W - 040315S0381052W - 040311S0381041W - 040213S0381128W - 040221S0381134W (PARAMOTOR PRAIA DE AGUAS BELAS) ACT
2026-07-06 08:41:00 2026-10-04 20:27:00
B0953/26 warning
Temporary restricted area
AREA RESTRITA TEMPORARIAMENTE (VOO PARAMOTOR) WI COORD 035654S0381614W-035657S0381618W-035838S0381500W-035834S0381455W (BARRO PRETO) ACT
2026-06-19 08:38:00 2026-09-17 20:30:00
B1453/26 caution
Obstacle
OBST (EDIFICIO) NEG LGTD COORD 034831.49S/0382948.88W ALT 93.30M (306.10FT) VIOLANDO O PLANO BASICO DE ZONA DE PROTECAO DO AD
2026-07-03 17:09:00 2026-08-31 23:59:00

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Frequently 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.