GEN. LEITE DE CASTRO (SWLC/RVD) — Rio Verde, Brazil
GEN. LEITE DE CASTRO (SWLC/RVD) serves Rio Verde, Brazil. This is a small airport with 1 runway (04/22). Field elevation is 2479 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: SWLC
- Name: GEN. LEITE DE CASTRO
- Type: small_airport
- Category: Domestic
- Latitude: -17.834723
- Longitude: -50.956112
- Elevation: 2479 ft
- Country: Brazil
- Municipality: Rio Verde
- IATA Code: RVD
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: SBBS
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 04/22
- Designation: 04/22
- Dimensions: 4921 X 98
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: 19/F/C/Y/U
- Lighting: PAPI, Threshold lights
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: VFR only
- Remarks: PCN 19/F/C/Y/U. MEHT 29/29ft.
Frequencies
- Tower: N/A
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +55 (64) 99284-4781
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Customs
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: International airport per ROTAER (DECEA)
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-03-23
- Remarks: Fueling by the company AEROPREST via TEL: (64) 3622-5428 or (64) 9279-3646
- Fuel Type: AVGAS
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-03-23
- Remarks: Fueling by the company AEROPREST via TEL: (64) 3622-5428 or (64) 9279-3646
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International airport per ROTAER (DECEA)
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: AERODROME OBSTACLES a. OBST (Tower) NEG LGTD COORD 174930.00S/0505742.00W ELEV 808,07M b. OBST (building) NEG LGTD COORD 174916.08S/0505743.55W ELEV 815,52M c. OBST (building) NEG LGTD COORD 174919.23S/0505745.96W ELEV 806,16M d. OBST (building) NEG LGTD COORD 174926.16S/0505658.26W ELEV 817,74M e. OBST (building) NEG LGTD COORD 174923.91S/0505655.91W ELEV 818,27M METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED a. ERAA FREQ 130.425MHZ HR SER H24 PHYSICAL RUNWAY CHARACTERISTICS a. RESA (dimensions em M) - RWY 04: 90X60 b. THR 22 displaced em 46M. OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SOURCE a. Activation do markings PPR via TEL: (64) 99284-4781 with minimum advance notice of 30 MIN da TKOF. LOCAL AERODROME REGULATIONS a. ACFT rotary wing shall conduct traffic circuit a HGT MNM de 600 FT above the ELEV of the AD. b. ACFT no traffic circuit e na RWY LDG, NOTE TFC em PROC IFR na APCH e DEP. c. The AD may be used regularly by any ACFT compatible with RCD 2C or lower. d
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Brazil Permit Requirements
- 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 flights need ANAC authorization and DECEA flight plan approval. Recommend 5 days lead time.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What fuel is available at SWLC?
- GEN. LEITE DE CASTRO offers JET A-1, AVGAS.
- Does SWLC require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for GEN. LEITE DE CASTRO (Brazil).
- Where is SWLC located?
- GEN. LEITE DE CASTRO (SWLC) is located in Rio Verde, Brazil.
- What is the IATA code for SWLC?
- The IATA code for GEN. LEITE DE CASTRO is RVD.
- How long is the runway at SWLC?
- The main runway at GEN. LEITE DE CASTRO (04/22) measures 4921 X 98.
- Is SWLC a port of entry?
- Yes, GEN. LEITE DE CASTRO is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.