Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre

• ICAO: SBRF
• Name: Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre
• Type: large_airport
• Category: International
• Latitude: -8.126389
• Longitude: -34.923889
• Elevation: 33 ft
• Country: Brazil
• Municipality: Recife
• IATA Code: REC
• FAA Code: N/A
• FIR: SBRE
• Timezone: America/Recife
• Distance from City: 8.7 km
• VFR: Yes
• IFR: Yes

Runway 18/36

• Designation: 18/36
• Dimensions: 9026 X 148
• Surface: ASPH
• PCN: 72/F/B/X/T
• Lighting: N/A
• NAVAIDs: N/A
• Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
• Remarks: N/A

• Tower: 122.800 MHz
• Ground: 121.850 MHz
• Operations: 122.500 MHz
• Traffic/Approach: 119.100 MHz
• ATIS: 127.650 MHz

• Open: N/A
• Close: N/A
• Extra Hours On Request: Yes
• Remarks: OPR TIME IN UTC -3 HEL performing TFC circuit, OBS strong upward hot air current (Jet Blast) at the VER of TWY Hotel. HR MON TIL FRI 1000-2100 TWY November OPR of TFC of ACFT up to 24m wingspan exclusive. TWY Golf and Kilo, OPR of TFC of ACFT up to 36m wingspan TWY Papa OPR for TFC of ACFT up to 15m wingspan exclusive. TWY Delta in the area between hangar 1/6 GAV and the new boarding room of the CAN OPR CTN post due to RTO CTC visual contact with the TWR/GNDC - Recife At UNO Patio, only 2 positions are available for category B aircraft and MAX stay of 4 hours, HR SUBJ AUTH from LCA administration, REQ THRU TEL: (81) 3322-4658 or (81) 3322-4998, DRG HR operation, PRB overnight WO AUTH. Due to the lack of area for engine checks, a section of TWY Mike will be used, in exceptional cases, between the HLDG point of RWY 18 and TWY Bravo, from 0900-0000, in COOR with the administration of the AP. PRKG MIL OPR CTN patio due to pavement cleaning, MON 1930-2000 FOLLOW-ME guidance service available for aircraft headed to the military yard. Military aircraft that need to carry out maintenance turn, coordinate with Recife Operations the use of Box 3 in the military courtyard. OBS OBST (antenna) ELEV 1004FT ALT, DIST 12336M in relation to THR 18 AZM 311 DEG OBS OBST (Antenna) ELEV 1060FT ALT, DIST 12294M in relation to THR 18 AZM 310 DEG OBST (Tower) NEG LGTD ELEV 74.80M COORD 080705.90S/0345340.26W violating the basic plan of the Protection Zone of the AD. OBS antenna mast of the ILS beacon, HGT 12M, DIST 360M THR 18 and 100M to the left of the extension of the CL of the RWY. In Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC), prohibit simultaneous operations of aircraft with a wingspan greater than or equal to 36 meters on the runway 18/36 and on the taxiways Mike, Delta, and Kilo. Type of operation by runway/end: End 18: Day/Night VFR and CAT I Precision Day/Night IFR and; End 36: Day/Night VFR and Non-Precision Day/Night IFR; Restriction to air services: - Launching of objects or spraying; - Towing of ACFT; - Parachute launching; - Acrobatic FLT PROC APCH VFR traffic circuit HEL SECT NW ALT MNM 800FT. Questions about the use of the Portal www.redemet.aer.mil.br and other information, consult the Integrated Center of Aeronautical Meteorology (CIMAER) Tel: (21)2174-7303 and (21) 99499-7617. Special Operations Authorizations: Boeing 747-8F. Jet and/or turboprop ACFT are PRB from performing maneuvers in the MIL yard, turning the tail towards the buildings; CAN cargo depot and the Supply and Maintenance Squadron hangar. OBS concentration of birds (vultures) in the vicinity of THR 18 OPR of ACFT with weight above 40t, conditioned to the performance of "Push-Back" operation at the exit of the PRKG. It will be up to the OPR to ensure the AVBL of own or contracted means to carry out such operation. General aviation ACFT should require prior AUTH 24 hours in advance to the COOR of the Airport Operations Center (COA) site https://agendamentopouso.aenabrasil.com.br . In case of site unavailability, COA contacts for coordination: Phones +55 (81) 3322-4658 and +55 (81) 3322-4998 or E-mail: planejamento.sbrf@aenabrasil.com.br . The following should be informed to the COA: 1. Aircraft registration 2. Operation date 3. Origin / destination (IATA/ICAO) 4. Landing and take-off time (local and UTC time) 5. PMD/MTOW (in kilograms) 6. Aircraft model (ICAO and IATA) 7. Aircraft owner/operator. The airport can be regularly used by any aircrafts compatible with the reference code 4E or lower. Restriction to classes and types of ACFT: - ACFT WO EQPT RDO; - GLD; - ACFT WO transponder or with failure in this EQPT; - FLT of motorized ultralights. OBS VAC for entry or DEP of the TFC circuit. NADP: The DEP PROC should be as provided in the SID charts of the location. MEHT: 64FT Only MIL ACFT EMERG DCL HR SER 0930/2130. HR 2131/0929 O/R CMV TEL (81) 2129-8094 and 2129/8093 D-ATIS primary FREQ Secondary FREQ Self-service For questions regarding the use of the Portal www.redemet.aer.mil.br and other information, consult the Integrated Center for Aeronautical Meteorology (CIMAER) Tel: (21) 2174-7303 and (21) 99499-7617. For additional Aeronautical Information, consult the RECIFE Aeronautical Information Center (C-AIS RE), receipt of PLN and MSG update TEL: (81) 2129-8212 and (81) 2129-8215. MEHT: 58FT

• AIS Tel: +55-81-2129-8212/8215
• ARO Tel: N/A
• MET Tel: +55-21-2174-7303 / +55-21-99499-7617
• Admin Tel: N/A
• Health Tel: N/A
• Police Tel: N/A
• Authorities Tel: N/A
• Website: N/A
• Remarks: N/A

• Slot Required: No
• PPR Required: No
• PPR Contact: N/A
• Remarks: N/A

• Open: %H:%i
• Close: %H:%i
• Phone: N/A
• Extra Hours On Request: No
• Remarks: From Monday to Friday, from 12:00 to 16:00 and from 18:00 to 22:00, except on holidays. It is important to note that international landings and takeoffs are mandatorily conducted only during these hours.

• 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 SBRF.

• Fuel Type: Jet A-1
• Price/L: N/A
• Last Updated: 2026-02-18
• Remarks: Standard Jet A-1 available at SBRF.

• Port of Entry: Yes
• GENDEC Required: Yes
• GAR Required: No
• Remarks: Major international port of entry. eAPIS required. Recife, Pernambuco. Full FIS.

• Curfew Start: N/A
• Curfew End: N/A
• Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
• Remarks: Northeast Brazil hub. Historic port city. European connections.

SBMO

• ICAO: SBMO
• Name: Zumbi dos Palmares
• Distance (NM): 97.8
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. eAPIS required. Maceio, Alagoas state.

• 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

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