Reference data only — not for flight planning or navigation. Verify with official sources (AIP, NOTAMs, ATC). Full disclaimer
São Gabriel da Cachoeira (SBUA/SJL) — São Gabriel da Cachoeira, Brazil
São Gabriel da Cachoeira (SBUA/SJL) serves São Gabriel da Cachoeira, Brazil. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (05/23). Field elevation is 251 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
This information may contain errors or be outdated. Create a free account to suggest corrections and earn points.
79%
Data Complete
41 of 52 points
Missing: Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
1/4
Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
0/2
Additional Info
5/10
Data last updated:
Help keep this data accurate!
See a next to a field? Click it to confirm the info is still correct. Recently verified Outdated — please verify
See a next to a field? Click it to confirm the info is still correct. Recently verified Outdated — please verify
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: No
- 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: No
- PPR Required: No
- 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: No
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- 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
No services listed for this airport yet.
Are you a service provider? Register here to appear in this airport's listing.
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
G1546/26
info
FAC A/G RADIO GABRIEL FREQ 125.700 MHZ HR SER SUN MON TUE WED FRI 1200-1900 THU SAT 1200-2100
2026-06-20 12:00:00
2026-09-16 19:00:00
Nearby Airports
Airport History
Discover the key milestones and historical events that shaped São Gabriel da Cachoeira. Our community-powered timeline traces this airport's journey from its origins to the present day.
Explore HistoryFrequently 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?
- Yes, landing permits are required for São Gabriel da Cachoeira (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.
- How long is the runway at SBUA?
- The main runway at São Gabriel da Cachoeira (05/23) measures 8530 X 148.