SBGL

Brazil

Rio de Janeiro–Antonio Carlos Jobim/Galeão International Airport · Rio de Janeiro

When you visit Rio, you expect world-renowned celebrations. But with our team, you can also count on world-class customer service.

Location Details

Support Region
Local Time
24/7 Phone

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

  1. We are the only handler that can provide flight planning assistance 24 hours a day.
  2. We’ll prepare you for SBGL’s unique operating procedures and will be with you every step of the way to avoid any issues.
  3. 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

Preferred Service Partners

Catering Arrangements
Ground Transportation

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
Airport Diagram

Diagram of SBGL

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