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São Gabriel da Cachoeira (SBUA/SJL) — São Gabriel da Cachoeira, Brazil

At a glance

Operating hours
11:00–21:00 UTC
Fuel
JET A-1, AVGAS
Runways
05/23
Elevation
251 ft

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 1/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 5/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: SBUA
  • Name: São Gabriel da Cachoeira
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: -0.14835
  • Longitude: -66.985497
  • Elevation: 251 ft
  • Country: Brazil
  • Municipality: São Gabriel da Cachoeira
  • IATA Code: SJL
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: SBAZ
  • Timezone: America/Manaus
  • Distance from City: 12.0 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 05/23

  • Designation: 05/23
  • Dimensions: 8530 X 148
  • Surface: Asphalt
  • PCN: 280/F/C/X/T
  • Lighting: Edge, Threshold
  • NAVAIDs: VOR/DME GBR (116.6 MHz)
  • Approach Types: VOR/DME, RNP, VFR
  • Remarks: PCN 280/F/C/X/T. MEHT 53ft. 2600x45m. Fire CAT 5. ATR-72 VMC only. ERJ-190 restricted IMC. Max 1 code-C at a time. Landing ATR/ERJ RWY 05 only.

Frequencies

  • Tower: N/A
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 125.700 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday 11:00 – 21:00
Tuesday 11:00 – 21:00
Wednesday 11:00 – 21:00
Thursday 11:00 – 21:00
Friday 11:00 – 21:00
Saturday 11:00 – 21:00
Sunday 11:00 – 21:00
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: 1100-2100 UTC (COMPL via RFFS)

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +55 (92) 3652-5488
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: Remote upper Rio Negro. Possibly Infraero or military-shared. No public phone/website.

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: JET A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-03-23
  • Remarks: (DLY 1100-2100) - O/R: AFT 2100
  • Fuel Type: AVGAS
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-03-23
  • Remarks: (DLY 1100-2100) - O/R: AFT 2100

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Not recorded
  • APIS Required: Not recorded
  • GAR Required: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: Hours 1115-2300Z. Domestic only. Fire CAT 2 (very low). Extremely remote Amazon (near Venezuelan border). Military sensitivity area (Calha Norte). Long runway (2,600m) but ground services very limited.

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.

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NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs reported by DECEA AISWEB (checked 2026-10-28 13:24 UTC).

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of SBUA?
São Gabriel da Cachoeira operates from 11:00 to 21:00.
What fuel is available at SBUA?
São Gabriel da Cachoeira offers JET A-1, AVGAS.
Does SBUA 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 SBUA located?
São Gabriel da Cachoeira (SBUA) is located in São Gabriel da Cachoeira, Brazil.
What is the IATA code for SBUA?
The IATA code for São Gabriel da Cachoeira is SJL.