Location Details
Radio frequency
N/A
Languages spoken
Portuguese, Spanish, and English
Hours of operation
0900 – 1800 (24 hours on request)
Address
Av. Vinte de Janeiro, S/N – Galeão, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 21941-570, Brazil
Thyago RodriguesOperations Supervisor
+55 21 994144414
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Some Great Reasons to Choose Us
- We are the only handler that can provide flight planning assistance 24 hours a day.
- We’ll prepare you for SBGL’s unique operating procedures and will be with you every step of the way to avoid any issues.
- You can access the airport’s VIP lounge near our offices thanks to our partnership with the operator.
Services & Amenities for this Location
Featured Services & Amenities
- VIP Passenger Lounge
- Catering Arrangements
- Ground Transportation
Preferred Service Partner
All Available Services & Amenities
- Flight Plan Filing
- Weather Briefings
- Permit Coordination
- Baggage Handling
- Security Arrangements
- Crew Hotel Arrangements
- Refreshments
- Ground Transportation
- VIP Passenger Lounge
- Internet Access
- Car Rental
- Lav Services
- Oxygen Service
- Customs & Immigration
- Restrooms
- Air Conditioning
Airport Information
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Airport Name | Rio de Janeiro–Antonio Carlos Jobim/Galeão International Airport |
| ICAO/IATA | SBGL / GIG |
| Location | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| LAT / LON | S22°48’31.2700 / W043°15’21.9400 |
| Elevation | 28 ft |
| Magnetic Variation | 023°W |
| Airport of Entry | Yes – AOE |
| Hours of Operation | Open 24 hours |
| Restrictions | |
| Fuel Available | JetA |
| Longest Runway | 33/15 (10433 ft x 154 ft) |
| Approaches | ILS VOR/DME |
| RVSM | Implemented |
| ACAS/TCAS II | Required for turbine engine aircraft with MTOW exceeding 5700 kg or more than 19 pax seats |
| ICAO Annex 16, Chapter II | No restrictions |
| RNAV5/RNAV10 airspace | RNP-10 in the corridor between Europe and South America (EUR/SAM Corridor) |
| 8.33 MHz channel spacing | Not required |
| Fire Category | CAT 10 |
| Customs | Yes |
| Slots Required | No |
| Tower Frequency | 118 |
| Ground Frequency | 121.65 |
| Clearance Frequency | 121.000 |
| ATIS | 127.600 |
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