Viracopos (SBKP/VCP) — Campinas, Brazil
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Port of entry
- Yes, with conditions
- Fuel
- JET A-1
- Tower
- 118.250
- Runways
- 15/33
- Community check
- 106 days ago
- Elevation
- 2,170 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
Section Breakdown
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: SBKP
- Name: Viracopos
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: -23.007221
- Longitude: -47.134445
- Elevation: 2170 ft
- Country: Brazil
- Municipality: Campinas
- IATA Code: VCP
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: SBBS
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
- Distance from City: 13.7 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 15/33
- Designation: 15/33
- Dimensions: 10630 X 148
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: 56/F/B/X/T
- Lighting: Edge (high), Threshold (high), Taxiway
- NAVAIDs: ILS/DME IKP RWY 15 (110.3), VOR/DME VCP (113.3)
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I RWY 15, VOR/DME, RNP, RNAV
- Remarks: PCN 56/F/B/X/T. MEHT 15:62ft, 33:63ft. RESA 90x90/240x150. RWY closures Feb-Dec 2026 0330-0730 UTC.
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.250 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: 121.100 MHz
- ATIS: 127.825 MHz
Operation Hours
Viracopos 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 (19) 3725-5050
- ARO Tel: +55 (19) 3795-7686
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +55 (19) 3725-5050
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: Operations of general civil aviation aircraft are only allowed with authorization from the airport Operations Center, which can be reached via email up [email protected]. The use of a tow bar is mandatory. For more information, please call the following phone number: (19) 3795-7686 Email: [email protected]
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: NR
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 28 per 1,000 kg MTOW
- Parking Fee: BRL 14 per 1,000 kg per hour
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: BRL
- Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at SBKP.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-03-23
- Remarks: N/A
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Customs and immigration Mon-Fri 1100-2000 UTC, not on holidays, on request to the airport 24 hours ahead; general aviation international passenger flights need the airport's authorisation by email at least 1 hour ahead (AD 2.3, AD 2.20) 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 (highest category). ILS RWY 15 (110.3). VOR/DME VCP (113.3). RWY closures for maintenance Feb-Dec 2026, 0330-0730 UTC. VFR training prohibited 0800-1300, 1400-1800, 1900-0200. No gliders/acrobatic/ultralight. Push-back compulsory. Wildlife hazard (vultures, hawks, foxes). B747-8 authorized with special procedures. GA ops: [email protected] / +55 (19) 3795-7686. AIS: +55 (19) 3725-5050. Operator: VINCI/Aeroportos Brasil Viracopos.
Alternates
SBJH
- ICAO: SBJH
- Name: SAO PAULO CATARINA AEROPORTO EXECUTIVO
- Distance (NM): 25.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Customs and immigration must be requested at least 24 hours ahead (ROTAER) Source: AIP Brasil AD 1.3 and AD 2 (DECEA), AMDT 20/2026, 2026-10-01
SBGR
- ICAO: SBGR
- Name: Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro
- Distance (NM): 44.6
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: General aviation and air taxi flights must coordinate with the airport 6 hours ahead, or 24 hours for aircraft codes C to E; international flights may stay at most 3 hours on the ground unless a longer stay is confirmed (AD 2.20, ROTAER) Source: AIP Brasil AD 1.3 and AD 2 (DECEA), AMDT 20/2026, 2026-10-01
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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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- What is the tower frequency at SBKP?
- The tower frequency at Viracopos is 118.250 MHz.
- What fuel is available at SBKP?
- Viracopos offers JET A-1.
- Does SBKP 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
- Where is SBKP located?
- Viracopos (SBKP) is located in Campinas, Brazil.
- What is the IATA code for SBKP?
- The IATA code for Viracopos is VCP.
- Does SBKP have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Viracopos has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 15/33.
- Is SBKP a port of entry?
- Yes, with conditions. Customs and immigration Mon-Fri 1100-2000 UTC, not on holidays, on request to the airport 24 hours ahead; general aviation international passenger flights need the airport's authorisation by email at least 1 hour ahead (AD 2.3, AD 2.20). Source: AIP Brasil AD 1.3 and AD 2 (DECEA), AMDT 20/2026, 2026-10-01.