Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC): Codes, Runways & Location
Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (IATA: REC · ICAO: SBRF) is a large airport serving Recife, Brazil. It lies at 8.1275° S, 34.9230° W, 33 ft (10 m) above sea level.
Overview of Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Recife in Brazil. It is identified by the IATA code REC and the ICAO code SBRF. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3007 m (9865 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 33 ft (10 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) about 109 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,007 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
Where is Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport located?
Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport is located in Recife, Brazil. Its coordinates are 8.1275° S, 34.9230° W.
What is the airport code for Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport?
Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport has an IATA code of REC and an ICAO code of SBRF.
How long is the runway at Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport?
Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport's longest runway is about 3007 m (9865 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport have?
Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport a major airport?
Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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