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Galeão - Antônio Carlos Jobim (SBGL/GIG) — Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Customs
- Available 24h
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- JET A-1
- Tower
- 118.000
- Runways
- 10/28, 15/33
- Community check
- 104 days ago
- Elevation
- 28 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
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Checked by the community —
4 field confirmations,
last one 104 days ago.
100%
Data Complete
52 of 52 points
Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
4/4
Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
2/2
Additional Info
10/10
Observed Activity
· Oct 26
74 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 01:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
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: SBGL
- Name: Galeão - Antônio Carlos Jobim
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: -22.809999
- Longitude: -43.250557
- Elevation: 28 ft
- Country: Brazil
- Municipality: Rio de Janeiro
- IATA Code: GIG
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: SBCW
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
- Distance from City: 20.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 10/28
- Designation: 10/28
- Dimensions: 13123 X 148
- Surface: Concrete
- PCN: 78/R/A/W/T
- Lighting: Edge (high), Threshold (high), ALS (L19A)
- NAVAIDs: ILS/DME ITB RWY 10 CAT II (109.3), ILS/DME ILM RWY 28 (111.5), VOR/DME CXI (112.3), IM ITB (75 MHz)
- Approach Types: ILS CAT II RWY 10, ILS RWY 28, VOR/DME, RNP, RNAV
- Remarks: PCN 78/R/A/W/T. MEHT 10:72ft, 28:71ft. Concrete 4000x45m.
Runway 15/33
- Designation: 15/33
- Dimensions: 10433 X 154
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: 73/F/B/X/T
- Lighting: Edge (high), Threshold (high)
- NAVAIDs: ILS/DME IJB RWY 15 (110.5), VOR/DME CXI (112.3)
- Approach Types: ILS RWY 15, VOR/DME, RNP, RNAV
- Remarks: PCN 73/F/B/X/T. MEHT 15:65ft, 33:70ft. THR 15 displaced 130m, THR 33 displaced 120m. LDA 2930m.
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.000, 118.200, 121.500, 121.000, 121.650 MHz
- Ground: 121.650, 128.350 MHz
- Operations: 121.950, 130.675, 131.050 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 121.000, 135.100 MHz
- ATIS: 127.600 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
Galeão - Antônio Carlos Jobim operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- Remarks: H24 (API INTL default H24)
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +55 (21) 3398-3016
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +55 (21) 3004-6050
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.riogaleao.com
- Remarks: Operator: RIOgaleao. WhatsApp: +55 (21) 96761-5041. Email: [email protected]
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Customs
- Open: 00:00:00
- Close: 23:59:59
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- Remarks: GENERAL declarationN REQUIRED
Fees
- Landing Fee: BRL $18.00 per metric ton MTOW
- Parking Fee: BRL $9.00 per metric ton MTOW per hour; first 3 hours free
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: BRL
- Remarks: Rio de Janeiro/Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Infraero/RIOgaleao (concessionaire) fees. Major international gateway.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-03-23
- Remarks: N/A
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes Source: AIP Brasil AD 1.3 and AD 2 (DECEA), AMDT 20/2026, 2026-10-01
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: H24. International, port of entry. Fire CAT 10. Civil/military (Ilha do Governador). ILS CAT II RWY 10 (109.3). 3 ILS systems total. 2 runways (4000m CONC + 3180m ASPH). Segregated ops: RWY 15 landing preferred, RWY 10 departure preferred. Tailwind limit 7kt dry. Touch-and-go training 0500-0800 civil only. No gliders/ultralights/parachutes/aerobatics. AIS: +55 (21) 3398-3016. MET: +55 (21) 3398-3057. Operator: RIOgaleao (Concessionaria Aeroporto Rio de Janeiro).
Alternates
SBCB
- ICAO: SBCB
- Name: Cabo Frio
- Distance (NM): 65.6
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: International flights must report their estimated landing or takeoff time at least 72 hours ahead and send their requests to ANAC; customs and immigration daily 1100-2000 UTC (AD 2.3, AD 2.20, ROTAER) Source: AIP Brasil AD 1.3 and AD 2 (DECEA), AMDT 20/2026, 2026-10-01
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.
Active NOTAMs
E7305/26
info
Temporary restricted area
AREA RESTRITA TEMPORARIAMENTE (PJE) SUBJ AUTH/COOR APP RIO CENTRO COORD 224549S0434118W (RIO DE JANEIRO, RJ) RAIO 1NM ACT
2026-10-27 12:00 UTC
2026-10-29 14:00 UTC
K1309/26
info
Temporary restricted area
TEMPORARY RESTRICTED AREA (PJE) SUBJ AUTH/COOR APP RIO CENTER COORD 224549S0434118W (RIO DE JANEIRO, RJ) RADIUS 1NM ACT
2026-10-27 12:00 UTC
2026-10-29 14:00 UTC
K1328/26
warning
Temporary restricted area
TEMPORARY RESTRICTED AREA (PJE - CAMPO DOS AFONSOS) SUBJ AUTH/COOR APP-RJ CENTER COORD225227S0432318W (COOR SBR304) RADIUS 1NM ACT
2026-10-20 21:17 UTC
2027-01-17 02:59 UTC
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Checked with DECEA AISWEB at 2026-10-27 18:14 UTC. Also includes NOTAMs from the FAA NOTAM feed.
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Airport History
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Explore History (3 milestones)Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at SBGL?
- The tower frequency at Galeão - Antônio Carlos Jobim is 118.000, 118.200, 121.500, 121.000, 121.650 MHz.
- What fuel is available at SBGL?
- Galeão - Antônio Carlos Jobim offers JET A-1.
- Does SBGL 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
- Is customs available at SBGL?
- Yes, customs at Galeão - Antônio Carlos Jobim is available from 00:00:00 to 23:59:59.
- Where is SBGL located?
- Galeão - Antônio Carlos Jobim (SBGL) is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- What is the IATA code for SBGL?
- The IATA code for Galeão - Antônio Carlos Jobim is GIG.
- Does SBGL have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Galeão - Antônio Carlos Jobim has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 10/28, 15/33.
- Is SBGL a port of entry?
- Yes. International flights can clear customs and immigration at Galeão - Antônio Carlos Jobim. Source: AIP Brasil AD 1.3 and AD 2 (DECEA), AMDT 20/2026, 2026-10-01.