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Santos Dumont (SBRJ/SDU) — Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

At a glance

Operating hours
09:00–02:00 UTC
Port of entry
No
Fuel
JET A-1
Tower
118.7
Runways
02L/20R, 02R/20L
Elevation
10 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 9/10
Observed Activity · Oct 27
40 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 13:00Z
2026-10-142026-10-27
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: SBRJ
  • Name: Santos Dumont
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: -22.9105
  • Longitude: -43.163101
  • Elevation: 10 ft
  • Country: Brazil
  • Municipality: Rio de Janeiro
  • IATA Code: SDU
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: SBCW
  • Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
  • Distance from City: 1.0 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 02L/20R

  • Designation: 02L/20R
  • Dimensions: 4134 X 98
  • Surface: Asphalt
  • PCN: 39/F/B/X/T
  • Lighting: Edge, Threshold
  • NAVAIDs: DME DRJ (116.2)
  • Approach Types: VFR, NDB
  • Remarks: PCN 39/F/B/X/T. MEHT 41ft. Short runway 1260m x 30m.

Runway 02R/20L

  • Designation: 02R/20L
  • Dimensions: 4341 X 138
  • Surface: Asphalt
  • PCN: 65/F/A/W/T
  • Lighting: Edge, Threshold, REIL
  • NAVAIDs: DME DRJ (116.2)
  • Approach Types: RNP (multiple: A/B/E/F/G/L/M), NDB
  • Remarks: PCN 65/F/A/W/T. MEHT 40ft. Distance remaining signs: 966m, 661m, 356m.

Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.700 MHz
  • Ground: 121.700 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: 119.350 MHz
  • ATIS: 132.650 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday 09:00 – 02:00
Tuesday 09:00 – 02:00
Wednesday 09:00 – 02:00
Thursday 09:00 – 02:00
Friday 09:00 – 02:00
Saturday 09:00 – 02:00
Sunday 09:00 – 02:00
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: 0900-0200 UTC (API RMK 2.3 AD HR SER) AD HR SER 0900-0200 UTC for LDG and TKOF of ACFT da aviation Comercial - group 1 e general aviation - group 2 according to declaration de Capacidade do airport divulgada by the ANAC.

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +55 (21) 3814-7070
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: https://www4.infraero.gov.br/aeroportos/aeroporto-do-rio-de-janeiro-santos-dumont/
  • Remarks: Operator: Infraero. Toll-free: 0800 727 1234. GA: [email protected] (3h before landing). Military: [email protected] (24h advance). Fuel Petrobras H24: +55 (21) 3814-7781. FBO: Lider Aviacao +55 (11) 5090-4016.

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Yes
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: SLOTS REQUIRED. Max 19 movements/hour. GA must coordinate 3h before landing via [email protected].

Customs

  • Open: N/A
  • Close: N/A
  • Phone: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: International airport per ROTAER (DECEA)

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx BRL 12/ton (INFRAERO)
  • Parking Fee: BRL 6/ton per 3h block
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: BRL
  • Remarks: INFRAERO-operated. Slot-controlled. Santos Dumont downtown Rio. Ponte Aerea SP-RJ hub.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: JET A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-03-23
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: 23:00
  • Curfew End: 06:00
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: Hours 0900-0200 UTC. DOMESTIC ONLY. Civil/military. Fire CAT 7. SLOTS REQUIRED (max 19 ops/hour). DME DRJ (116.2). No ILS. Multiple RNP approaches RWY 02R/20L. NDB approaches available. Mountain terrain on approach (Sugarloaf/Corcovado). Primary instruction/training PROHIBITED. Cargo PROHIBITED. Parking >5,700kg requires admin approval. GA 3h advance coordination via [email protected]. Military: [email protected] (24h advance). Fuel: Petrobras H24 +55 (21) 3814-7781. FBO: Lider Aviacao +55 (11) 5090-4016. Operator: Infraero. Toll-free: 0800 727 1234.

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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.

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Active NOTAMs

E6970/26
info
Temporary restricted area
AREA RESTRITA TEMPORARIAMENTE SUBJ AUTH/COOR APP-RJ CENTRO COORD 225701S/0430723W (ZL ENSEADA DO FORTE IMBUHY, RJ) RAIO 1.07NM ACT
2026-11-24 08:00 UTC 2026-11-26 08:45 UTC
E7449/26
warning
Temporary restricted area
AREA RESTRITA TEMPORARIAMENTE (PJE - CAMPO DOS AFONSOS) SUBJ AUTH/COOR APP-RJ CENTRO COORD 225227S0432318W (COOR SBR304) RAIO 1NM ACT
2026-10-20 21:13 UTC 2027-01-17 02:59 UTC
E6471/26
warning
Temporary restricted area
AREA RESTRITA TEMPORARIAMENTE (PJE) SUBJ AUTH/COOR APP RIO DE JANEIRO CENTRO COORD 225123S/0433455W (AREA TONELERO, RJ) RAIO 1.62NM ACT
2026-10-06 10:00 UTC 2026-10-29 19:00 UTC

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Checked with DECEA AISWEB at 2026-10-28 17:24 UTC.
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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of SBRJ?
Santos Dumont operates from 09:00 to 02:00.
What is the tower frequency at SBRJ?
The tower frequency at Santos Dumont is 118.7 MHz.
What fuel is available at SBRJ?
Santos Dumont offers JET A-1.
Does SBRJ 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
Does SBRJ require slots or PPR?
Slots are required at Santos Dumont.
Where is SBRJ located?
Santos Dumont (SBRJ) is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
What is the IATA code for SBRJ?
The IATA code for Santos Dumont is SDU.
Is SBRJ a port of entry?
No. Domestic aerodrome (NTL) in AIP Brasil AD 1.3. Source: AIP Brasil AD 1.3 and AD 2 (DECEA), AMDT 20/2026, 2026-10-01.
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