
International hub · Foz Do Iguacu, Brazil
Foz do Iguacu/Cataratas International
- Elevation
- 786 ft
- Coordinates
- 25°36′S 54°29′W
- Local time
- America/Argentina/Cordoba
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Field information
SBFI runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Foz do Iguacu/Cataratas International (SBFI/IGU) has one runway, 15/33, 8,875 ft (2,705 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SBFI, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
America/Argentina/Cordoba
Country
Brazil
BR
Municipality
Foz do Iguaçu
Elevation
786 ft
Position
-25.5942, -54.4894
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Runways · SBFI
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 8,875 ft (2,705 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at SBFI.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Foz do Iguacu/Cataratas International (SBFI / IGU) in Foz Do Iguacu, Brazil, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SBFI 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 SBFI
One 24/7 OCC desk
- 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.
- 02
Ground Handling at SBFI
Direct FBO and handler coordination at SBFI covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at SBFI
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at SBFI is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to SBFI
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SBFI: 25° 35′ 39″ S 54° 29′ 22″ W; elevation 786 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Foz Do Iguacu
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Foz Do Iguacu. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SBFI.
- 06
Cargo Operations at SBFI
Support for freighter operations into SBFI covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where SBFI sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- SARICataratas Del Iguazu/Mayor D C E KrauseIguazu, Argentina9 NM174°→
- SGESCiudad Del Este/Guarani InternationalCiudad Del Este, Paraguay21 NM293°→
- SBCAAdalberto Mendes da Silva/CascavelCascavel, Brazil64 NM057°→
- SGENTte. Ramon Amin Ayub Gonzalez InternacionalEncarnacion, Paraguay122 NM216°→
- SARPPosadas/Libertador Gral D Jose de San MartinPosadas, Argentina134 NM216°→
- SBCHSerafim Enzo Bertazzo/ChapecoChapeco, Brazil135 NM134°→
Operating into SBFI?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Foz do Iguacu/Cataratas International — one desk for the whole trip.