Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport
SBGL / GIG
Runways, frequencies and reference data for Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro. Free to read; the full diagram, charts and AIP text are in the Choppy app.
- ICAO
- SBGL
- IATA
- GIG
- Location
- Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
- Reference point
- 22°48'36.0"S 43°15'02.0"W
- Elevation
- 28 ft
- Magnetic variation
- 23.0° W
- Hours
- H24
- Runways
- 2
- Sunrise · Sunset (UTC, today)
- — · —
- Civil twilight (UTC, today)
- — · —
Airport diagram
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Headings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 4,000 m (13,123 ft) | 45 m | CONCRETE | 10 074° T28 254° T |
| 15/33 | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 47 m | ASPHALT | 15 126° T33 306° T |
Frequencies
| Service | Callsign | Frequency | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEL | GALEAO GALEAO DELIVERY | 121 MHz | — |
| DEL | GALEAO GALEAO DELIVERY | 135.1 MHz | — |
| GND | GALEAO GALEAO GND | 121.65 MHz | — |
| GND | GALEAO GALEAO GND | 128.35 MHz | — |
| AFIS | — | 122.5 MHz | — |
| TWR | — | 118 MHz | — |
| TWR | — | 118.2 MHz | — |
| TWR | — | 121.5 MHz | — |
| OPS | APRON CONTROL | 121.95 MHz | — |
| OPS | APRON CONTROL | 130.675 MHz | — |
| OPS | APRON CONTROL | 131.05 MHz | — |
| ATIS | — | 127.6 MHz | — |
Operational hours
From AIP AD 2.3. Times are as published (usually UTC, with local time in brackets where the AIP gives it).
| Service | Hours |
|---|---|
| AD administration | H24 |
| Customs and immigration | H24 |
| Health and sanitation | H24 |
| AIS briefing office | DLY 0900 - 0100 |
| ATS reporting office (ARO) | H24 |
| MET briefing office | H24 |
| ATS | H24 |
| Fuelling | H24 |
| Handling | H24 |
| Security | NIL |
| De-icing | NIL |
Everything else about SBGL is in the app
- 43 official charts (ADC, AOC, APDC, IAC, SID, STAR), opened in-app
- Full AIP AD 2 text for SBGL: hours, handling, fuel, remarks
- Zoomable airport diagram with taxiways, stands and holding points
- Offline country packs, updated every AIRAC cycle
- Your flights at SBGL: every landing here in your logbook, with currency computed automatically
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Frequently asked
How many runways does Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (SBGL) have?
SBGL has 2 runways: 10/28, 15/33. The longest, 10/28, 4,000 m (13,123 ft).
What is the elevation of SBGL?
The aerodrome elevation of Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is 28 ft.
What is the tower frequency at SBGL?
Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport tower is on 118 MHz. Always confirm frequencies against the current AIP or ATIS.
Where can I get the SBGL airport diagram and charts?
The Choppy pilot logbook app shows a zoomable SBGL airport diagram with taxiways, stands and holding points, and opens the 43 official charts published in the AIP. Diagrams, charts and offline packs are part of Choppy Pro.
Reference only, not for operational use. Verify every figure against the current AIP, NOTAMs and ATIS before flight.