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Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre (SBRF/REC) — Recife, Brazil
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Customs
- 12:00–22:00 UTC
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- JET A-1, AVGAS
- Tower
- 122.8
- Runways
- 18/36
- Community check
- 128 days ago
- Elevation
- 33 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
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Checked by the community —
5 field confirmations,
last one 128 days ago.
98%
Data Complete
51 of 52 points
Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
4/4
Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
1/2
Additional Info
10/10
Observed Activity
· Oct 26
42 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 26 on the ground · busiest hour 14:00Z
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: 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
Runways
Runway 18/36
- Designation: 18/36
- Dimensions: 9026 X 148
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: 850/F/A/X/T
- Lighting: PAPI (MEHT 18:58ft, 36:64ft), Edge (high), Threshold (high), Taxiway
- NAVAIDs: ILS/DME IRF RWY 18 (110.3, CAT I), VOR/DME REC (116.9)
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I RWY 18, VOR/DME, RNP, RNAV
- Remarks: THR 18 displaced 186m (LDA 2751m). RESA 90x90. RWY closed Thursdays 0715-0900 until Jun 2026.
Frequencies
- Tower: 122.800 MHz
- Ground: 121.850 MHz
- Operations: 122.500 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 119.100 MHz
- ATIS: 127.650 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
Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre 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 (81) 2129-8212 / 8215
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: +55 (21) 2174-7303 / +55 (21) 99499-7617
- Admin Tel: +55 (81) 98213-9375
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: Email: [email protected]
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Not recorded
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Customs
- Open: 12:00:00
- Close: 22:00:00
- 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.
Fees
- 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 Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-03-23
- Remarks: N/A
- Fuel Type: AVGAS
- 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 9 (A330/B747 removal 500t). Civil/military. ILS CAT I RWY 18 (110.3). VOR/DME REC (116.9). THR 18 displaced 186m. RWY 18/36 CLOSED Thursdays 0715-0900 UTC for maintenance (until Jun 2026). Vultures near THR 18 daily 1000-1800. Simultaneous IMC ops prohibited wingspan >=36m. GA 24h auth via agendamentopouso.aenabrasil.com.br. Operator: AENA Brasil.
Alternates
SBMO
- ICAO: SBMO
- Name: Zumbi dos Palmares
- Distance (NM): 97.8
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Customs and immigration on request with 24 hours notice; international flight requests go to ANAC (AD 2.2, AD 2.3) 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
B2419/26
info
Temporary restricted area
AREA RESTRITA TEMPORARIAMENTE (VOO PARAMOTOR - MARACAIPE) WI COORD 083128.18S0350025.46W - 083121.10S0350100.79W - 083045.89S0350056.61W - 083048.36S0350016.50W - 083128.18S0350025.46W ACT
2026-11-22 09:00 UTC
2027-02-19 20:30 UTC
I0951/26
info
Temporary restricted area
TEMPORARY RESTRICTED AREA (VOO PARAMOTOR - MARACAIPE) WI COORD 083128.18S0350025.46W - 083121.10S0350100.79W - 083045.89S0350056.61W - 083048.36S0350016.50W - 083128.18S0350025.46W ACT
2026-11-02 09:00 UTC
2027-02-19 20:30 UTC
I0897/26
warning
No fuel available
FUEL SER (AVGAS) NOT AVBL
2026-10-15 11:36 UTC
2026-11-15 12:00 UTC
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Checked with DECEA AISWEB at 2026-10-27 16:14 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 SBRF?
- The tower frequency at Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre is 122.8 MHz.
- What fuel is available at SBRF?
- Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre offers JET A-1, AVGAS.
- Does SBRF 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 SBRF?
- Yes, customs at Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre is available from 12:00:00 to 22:00:00.
- Where is SBRF located?
- Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre (SBRF) is located in Recife, Brazil.
- What is the IATA code for SBRF?
- The IATA code for Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre is REC.
- Does SBRF have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 18/36.
- Is SBRF a port of entry?
- Yes. International flights can clear customs and immigration at Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre. Source: AIP Brasil AD 1.3 and AD 2 (DECEA), AMDT 20/2026, 2026-10-01.