Jorge Amado
Jorge Amado (SBIL) serves Ilhéus, Brazil. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (11/29). Field elevation is 14 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: SBIL
- Name: Jorge Amado
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Domestic
- Latitude: -14.815929
- Longitude: -39.033459
- Elevation: 14 ft
- Country: Brazil
- Municipality: Ilhéus
- IATA Code: N/A
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: SBRE
- Timezone: N/A
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 11/29
- Designation: 11/29
- Dimensions: 5174 X 148
- Surface: ASPH
- PCN: 50/F/B/X/T
- Lighting: N/A
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: N/A
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: 120.100 MHz
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Airport STATUS= Active OPR TIME IN UTC -3 AD HR SER 0900-0100. Other times with MNM 24h BFR of the estimated ARR time through the phone number (73) 3234-4006, or by email fiscal.sbil@socicam.com.br Ability to remove ACFT, with a maximum wingspan of 16.8M and 7000KG under the responsibility of the OPR of the AD. Activation through the TEL (73) 3234-4000, (73) 3222-5826 or (77) 99866-6749. OPS from PRKG yards as follows: - Access OPS in PRKG 1 yard only via TWY A. - Access OPS in PRKG 2 yard only via TWY A or TWY C. - Access OPS to RWY 11/29 only via TWY B or TWY C. Note: Changes may occur to be informed by APP-IL in coordination with the yard inspector. OBST installed (building) DIST 174M THR 29, AZM 182DEG, ELEV 65FT. OBST LGTD violating the basic plan of the AD protection zone: 1- (antenna)COORD 144914.88S/0390151.74W, ELEV 50,39M 2- (antenna)COORD 144922.41S/0390209.79W, ELEV 62,40M 3- (antenna)COORD 144756.59S/0390238.04W, ELEV 93,01M 4- (antenna)COORD 144753.06S/0390232.29W, ELEV 105,29M 5- (antenna)COORD 144753.03S/0390223.60W, ELEV 117,28M 6- (antenna)COORD 144751.18S/0390222.59W, ELEV 112,64M 7- (building)COORD 144838.47S/0390318.28W, ELEV 71,58M 8- (building)COORD 144921.18S/0390211.92W, ELEV 52,70M 9- (building)COORD 144920.83S/0390213.21W, ELEV 51,49M 10- (cell tower)COORD 144924.93S/0390143.37W, ELEV 50,65M 11- (cell tower)COORD 144753.13S/0390223.61W, ELEV 114,25M 12- (cell tower)COORD 144751.19S/0390232.62W, ELEV 112,52M 13- (cell tower)COORD 144753.05S/0390232.32W, ELEV 105,29M 14- (cell tower)COORD 144914.91S/0390151.66W, ELEV 52,05M 15- OBST violating SFC of visual segment RNP APCH THR 29 (BUILDING) ELEV 75 FT, 0,1NM BFR THR 29, to the left of APCH axis. The TFC circuit of HEL in the North SECT should be carried out at a HGT MNM of 650FT above the ELEV of the AD. OBS ACFT in training flight near the AD OPS HEL APCH and TKOF should be carried out on the RCL. THR 29 OPR CTN due to intense MOV of vehicles DIST 100M from the extension of the RWY axis. OBS MOV of birds in the maneuvering area and W/NW/N sectors of the AD ACFT with PMD ABV 40t are conditioned to perform push-back when leaving the parking area. It will be up to the OPR to ensure the AVBL of their own or contracted means to carry out such operation. AD AVBL PPR for ACFT of general aviation and air taxi. Mandatory CTC at least 48 hours in advance of the predicted HR of ARR by TEL: (71) 99718- 0865 or by email fiscal.sbil@socicam.com.br, for COOR PRKG purposes. Subject to availability of positions in the patio. Questions about the use of the portal www.redemet.aer.mil.br and other INFO, consult the Integrated Center of Aeronautical Meteorology (CIMAER) TEL: (21) 2174-7303 and (21)99499-7617. For questions about Aeronautical Information, consult the C-AIS Recife TEL (81) 2129-8212 or (81) 2129-8215. Letters see AIP MAP MEHT: RWY 11 - 48.88FT RWY 29 - 35FT DLY 0900-2200. Other HR only through request from the OPR of the ACFT during the above mentioned period, informing the EST of LDG by TEL: (73) 3231-8571 or via RDO through the air TFC agencies. CMB's TEL: (73) 3634-1314 OPR NAV BRAZIL (DLY 0915-0100) - AFIS PROVIDED BY APP ILHÉUS DLY 1200-2359. Other HR service only for aircraft above 60 seats through O/R advanced 24h. Tel: (71) 99718-0865. Remaining HR PPR MNM 02 HR in advance tel (73) 99144-3418 and (73) 99964-9225. SVC LTD at 27NM GND/MSL - FL145 (exclusive) BTN 0101-0914 Service provided by the RECIFE Aeronautical Information Center (C-AIS RE), Receipt of PLN and update MSG TEL: (81) 2129-8212 and (81) 2129-8215.
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
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx BRL 8/ton (INFRAERO)
- Parking Fee: BRL 4/ton per 3h block
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: BRL
- Remarks: INFRAERO-operated. Ilheus. Costa do Cacau tourism gateway.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Vibra Energia. Available during airport hours.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: No
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Domestic airport. Tourism destination.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. Coastal location.
Airport Services
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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 fuel is available at SBIL?
- Jorge Amado offers Jet A-1.
- Does SBIL require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Jorge Amado (Brazil).