International hub · Brasilia, Brazil

Brasilia/Pres Juscelino Kubitschek Intl

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Elevation
3,497 ft
Coordinates
15°52′S 47°55′W
Local time
America/Sao Paulo

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Field information

SBBR runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Brasilia/Pres Juscelino Kubitschek Intl (SBBR/BSB) has 2 runways; the longest, 11R/29L, is 10,827 ft (3,300 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 9. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2): plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SBBR, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    America/Sao Paulo

  • Country

    Brazil

    BR

  • Municipality

    Brasília

  • Elevation

    3,497 ft

  • Position

    -15.8692, -47.9208

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 9

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

  • Slots

    Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2)

Runways · SBBR

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
11R/29L10,827 ft (3,300 m)148 ftasphaltLighted
11L/29R10,499 ft (3,200 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at SBBR.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Brasilia/Pres Juscelino Kubitschek Intl (SBBR / BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SBBR is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at SBBR

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Brazil

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Brazil. Applicable permit lead times for Brazil are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Brazil are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at SBBR

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at SBBR covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at SBBR

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at SBBR is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to SBBR

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SBBR: 15° 52′ 9″ S 47° 55′ 15″ W; elevation 3497 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Brasilia

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Brasilia. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SBBR.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at SBBR

    Support for freighter operations into SBBR covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Operating into SBBR?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Brasilia/Pres Juscelino Kubitschek Intl — one desk for the whole trip.