Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG): Codes, Runways & Location
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (IATA: GIG · ICAO: SBGL) is a large airport serving Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. It lies at 22.8100° S, 43.2506° W, 28 ft (9 m) above sea level.
Overview of Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Rio De Janeiro in Brazil. It is identified by the IATA code GIG and the ICAO code SBGL. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 4000 m (13123 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 surfaces: concrete, asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 28 ft (9 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) about 14 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 ≈ 4,000 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport
Where is Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport located?
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is located in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Its coordinates are 22.8100° S, 43.2506° W.
What is the airport code for Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport?
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport has an IATA code of GIG and an ICAO code of SBGL.
How long is the runway at Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport?
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport's longest runway is about 4000 m (13123 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport have?
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with concrete, asphalt surfacing.
Is Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport a major airport?
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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