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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

Data last updated: 2026-03-20

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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

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
APIS Required: No
GAR Required: No

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

E7609/26

warning

Runway closed

RWY 02L/20R CLSD DEVIDO OBRAS, EXC TRECHOS ESSENCIAIS A OPS TAX DA RWY 02R/20L

2026-10-28 18:27 UTC 2027-01-26 09:00 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

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Checked with DECEA AISWEB at 2026-10-28 19:20 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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