International hub · Recife, Brazil

Recife/Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre Int

SBRFREC
Elevation
33 ft
Coordinates
8°08′S 34°55′W
Local time
America/Recife

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Field information

SBRF runways, fuel & airport data

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

Recife/Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre Int (SBRF/REC) has one runway, 18/36, 9,865 ft (3,007 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). Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3): plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SBRF, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    America/Recife

  • Country

    Brazil

    BR

  • Municipality

    Recife

  • Elevation

    33 ft

  • Position

    -8.1275, -34.9230

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 9

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

  • Slots

    Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3)

  • Airport category

    B

    Crew briefing required

Runways · SBRF

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
18/369,865 ft (3,007 m)148 ftasphalt—

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at SBRF.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Recife/Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre Int (SBRF / REC) in Recife, Brazil, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SBRF 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 SBRF

  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 SBRF

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at SBRF

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to SBRF

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SBRF: 8° 7′ 39″ S 34° 55′ 23″ W; elevation 33 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Recife

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at SBRF

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

Location

Where SBRF sits in the network

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Operating into SBRF?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Recife/Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre Int — one desk for the whole trip.

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