
International hub · Rio Branco, Brazil
Rio Branco/Placido de Castro
- Elevation
- 633 ft
- Coordinates
- 9°52′S 67°54′W
- Local time
- America/Rio Branco
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Field information
SBRB runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Rio Branco/Placido de Castro (SBRB/RBR) has one runway, 07/25, 7,080 ft (2,158 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SBRB, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
America/Rio Branco
Country
Brazil
BR
Municipality
Rio Branco
Elevation
633 ft
Position
-9.8690, -67.8940
Traffic level
Medium
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 6
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Runways · SBRB
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 7,080 ft (2,158 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at SBRB.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Rio Branco/Placido de Castro (SBRB / RBR) in Rio Branco, Brazil, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SBRB 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 SBRB
One 24/7 OCC desk
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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.
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Ground Handling at SBRB
Direct FBO and handler coordination at SBRB covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at SBRB
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at SBRB is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to SBRB
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SBRB: 9° 52′ 9″ S 67° 53′ 38″ W; elevation 633 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Rio Branco
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Rio Branco. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SBRB.
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Cargo Operations at SBRB
Support for freighter operations into SBRB covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where SBRB sits in the network
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Operating into SBRB?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Rio Branco/Placido de Castro — one desk for the whole trip.