Jorge Amado (SBIL/IOS) — Ilhéus, Brazil
Jorge Amado (SBIL/IOS) 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: IOS
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: SBRE
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
- Distance from City: 3.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 11/29
- Designation: 11/29
- Dimensions: 5174 X 148
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: 50/F/B/X/T
- Lighting: PAPI (MEHT 11:48.88ft, 29:35ft), Edge, Threshold, Taxiway
- NAVAIDs: None
- Approach Types: RNP, VFR
- Remarks: Grooved asphalt. RWY 29 TORA 1487m, LDA 1377m. Fire CAT 6 (1130-2330). PPR 48h for GA/air taxi. >40t push-back.
Frequencies
- Tower: N/A
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 120.100 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 120.100 MHz
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: 0900-0100 UTC (API RMK 2.3 AD HR SER) AD HR SER 0900-0100. Other hours with MNM 24 HR BFR do hours prevision de ARR through TEL (73) 3222-5820 or via e-mail [email protected].
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +55 (73) 3222-5820
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://socicam.com.br/aeroportos/
- Remarks: Operator: Socicam Aeroportos. Email: [email protected]. SESCINC: +55 (71) 99718-0865. After-hours AFIS: +55 (73) 99144-3418.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: PPR mandatory for GA and air taxi. 48h advance notice. Contact: +55 (73) 3222-5820.
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: 2026-03-23
- Remarks: DLY 1000-0000. Other hours only via request do OPR da ACFT during o period citado information a EST LDG THRU TEL: (73) 98181-3282/ (11) 99205-8208.
- Fuel Type: AVGAS
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-03-23
- Remarks: DLY 1000-0000. Other hours only via request do OPR da ACFT during o period citado information a EST LDG THRU TEL: (73) 98181-3282/ (11) 99205-8208.
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: Hours 0900-0100 UTC. Domestic only. Fire CAT 6 (SESCINC 1130-2330 UTC). PPR mandatory for GA/air taxi (48h). Aircraft >40t must use push-back. Helicopter circuit min 650ft.
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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 are the operating hours of SBIL?
- Jorge Amado operates from 09:00 to 01:00.
- What fuel is available at SBIL?
- Jorge Amado offers JET A-1, AVGAS.
- Does SBIL require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Jorge Amado (Brazil).
- Does SBIL require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Jorge Amado.
- Where is SBIL located?
- Jorge Amado (SBIL) is located in Ilhéus, Brazil.
- What is the IATA code for SBIL?
- The IATA code for Jorge Amado is IOS.
- How long is the runway at SBIL?
- The main runway at Jorge Amado (11/29) measures 5174 X 148.