International hub · Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Antonio Carlos Jobim/Galeao/Rio De Janeiro Intl

SBGLGIG
Elevation
28 ft
Coordinates
22°49′S 43°15′W
Local time
America/Sao Paulo

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Field information

SBGL runways, fuel & airport data

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

Antonio Carlos Jobim/Galeao/Rio De Janeiro Intl (SBGL/GIG) has 2 runways; the longest, 10/28, is 13,123 ft (4,000 m) of concrete. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 10. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SBGL, 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

    Rio De Janeiro

  • Elevation

    28 ft

  • Position

    -22.8100, -43.2506

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 10

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

  • Airport category

    B

    Crew briefing required

Runways · SBGL

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
10/2813,123 ft (4,000 m)148 ftconcreteLighted
15/3310,433 ft (3,180 m)154 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at SBGL.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Antonio Carlos Jobim/Galeao/Rio De Janeiro Intl (SBGL / GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SBGL 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 SBGL

  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 SBGL

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at SBGL

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to SBGL

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SBGL: 22° 48′ 36″ S 43° 15′ 2″ W; elevation 28 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Rio De Janeiro

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at SBGL

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

Location

Where SBGL sits in the network

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Operating into SBGL?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Antonio Carlos Jobim/Galeao/Rio De Janeiro Intl — one desk for the whole trip.

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