International hub · Fortaleza, Brazil

Fortaleza Internacional/Pinto Martins

SBFZFOR
Elevation
83 ft
Coordinates
3°47′S 38°32′W
Local time
America/Fortaleza

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Field information

SBFZ runways, fuel & airport data

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

Fortaleza Internacional/Pinto Martins (SBFZ/FOR) has one runway, 13/31, 9,039 ft (2,755 m) long 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 SBFZ, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    America/Fortaleza

  • Country

    Brazil

    BR

  • Municipality

    Fortaleza

  • Elevation

    83 ft

  • Position

    -3.7758, -38.5322

  • 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 · SBFZ

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
13/319,039 ft (2,755 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at SBFZ.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Fortaleza Internacional/Pinto Martins (SBFZ / FOR) in Fortaleza, Brazil, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SBFZ 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 SBFZ

  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 SBFZ

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at SBFZ

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to SBFZ

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SBFZ: 3° 46′ 33″ S 38° 31′ 56″ W; elevation 83 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Fortaleza

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at SBFZ

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

Location

Where SBFZ sits in the network

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Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Fortaleza Internacional/Pinto Martins — one desk for the whole trip.

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