IATA CodeSDU
ICAO CodeSBRJ
CountryBrazil Brazil
Aerial view of Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Location

UTC

Timezone

-22.9104 S, -43.1628 W

Coordinates

11 ft (3 m)

Elevation

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What is Santos Dumont Airport?

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU/SBRJ) is Large Airport serving Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. Located at coordinates 22.9104 S, 43.1628 W, the airport sits at an elevation of 11 feet (3 meters) above sea level. Operating in the UTC timezone, the airport offers scheduled commercial flights to various destinations.

Current Weather

22°C
Patchy Rain Nearby
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Feels Like 15°C

Humidity79%
Wind13 km/h
Visibility10 km

Local Time

20:35:13

Monday, June 1, 2026

Timezone Information

Local Timezone
UTC
Region: Brazil
Continent: South America
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Where is Santos Dumont Airport on Map?

View the exact location of Santos Dumont Airport on the interactive map below.

Geographic Information

HemisphereSouthern Hemisphere
ContinentSouth America
CountryBrazil Brazil (BR)
CityRio de Janeiro
Latitude-22.910397
Longitude-43.16282
Coordinates22.910397° S, 43.16282° W
Elevation11 ft (3 m)
GPS CodeSBRJ
Local CodeRJ0002
Region CodeBR-RJ

Location Map

Map of Santos Dumont Airport

Runways at Santos Dumont Airport

Santos Dumont Airport has 4 runway(s). Below you can find detailed information about each runway including dimensions and surface type.

02R/20L
Primary
Length
1,323 m4,341 ft
Width
42 m138 ft
Surface
Asphalt
02R/20L
Runway 2
Length
1,323 m4,341 ft
Width
42 m138 ft
Surface
Asphalt
02L/20R
Runway 3
Length
1,260 m4,134 ft
Width
30 m98 ft
Surface
Asphalt
02L/20R
Runway 4
Length
1,260 m4,134 ft
Width
30 m98 ft
Surface
Asphalt

Terminals at Santos Dumont Airport

Santos Dumont Airport has 2 terminal(s). Below you can find the list of terminals and buildings at this airport.

Área de Embarque
Desembarque

Radio Frequencies at Santos Dumont Airport

Communication frequencies for pilots and aviation personnel at Santos Dumont Airport. These frequencies are used for air traffic control, ground operations, and airport information services.

TypeFrequencyDescription
APP119.350 MHzRIO CON
ATIS132.650 MHzATIS
CLD121.050 MHzTFC
GND121.700 MHzGND
TWR118.700 MHzRIO TWR
Santos Dumont Airport

About Santos Dumont Airport

Santos Dumont Airport is the second major airport serving Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is more of a domestic hub, with Galeão International Airport serving international flights after 2023.

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Airport Analysis for Santos Dumont Airport

Category
Large airport
Airport classification type
Altitude
Low
11 ft (3 m)
Service Status
Scheduled Flights Available
Regular scheduled flights operate at this airport
Direction Compass
SouthWest
Hemisphere position
Continent
South America
Geographic region
Coordinate Position
Southern Hemisphere, Western Meridian
Geographic coordinate information

Nearby Cities to Santos Dumont Airport

Explore cities in Brazil that are easily accessible from Santos Dumont Airport. Discover nearby destinations with estimated driving distances and times.

NiteróiRio de Janeiro
8 km8 min drive
São GonçaloRio de Janeiro
15 km15 min drive
Rio de JaneiroRio de Janeiro
17 km17 min drive
Duque de CaxiasRio de Janeiro
21 km21 min drive
São João de MeritiRio de Janeiro
25 km25 min drive
Belford RoxoRio de Janeiro
29 km29 min drive
NilópolisRio de Janeiro
29 km29 min drive
MagéRio de Janeiro
31 km31 min drive
MesquitaRio de Janeiro
33 km33 min drive
Nova IguaçuRio de Janeiro
34 km34 min drive
MaricáRio de Janeiro
35 km35 min drive
ItaboraíRio de Janeiro
36 km36 min drive
GuapimirimRio de Janeiro
41 km41 min drive
QueimadosRio de Janeiro
46 km46 min drive
TanguáRio de Janeiro
47 km47 min drive
JaperiRio de Janeiro
58 km58 min drive
São PedroRio de Janeiro
58 km58 min drive
PetrópolisRio de Janeiro
59 km59 min drive
Rio BonitoRio de Janeiro
59 km59 min drive
SeropédicaRio de Janeiro
59 km59 min drive
Miguel PereiraRio de Janeiro
60 km1 h 0 m drive

Closest States to Santos Dumont Airport

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Rio de JaneiroRJ
1 km305 airports
São PauloSP
362 km1286 airports
Espírito SantoES
509 km43 airports
Minas GeraisMG
510 km602 airports
Santa CatarinaSC
800 km190 airports
Distrito FederalDF
932 km41 airports
ParanáPR
936 km227 airports

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Frequently Asked Questions

The IATA code for Santos Dumont Airport is SDU. The ICAO code is SBRJ. These codes are used by airlines, travel agencies, and passengers to identify the airport in booking systems.
Where is Santos Dumont Airport located?
Santos Dumont Airport is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The airport's coordinates are -22.9104 S, -43.1628 W.
What is the timezone at Santos Dumont Airport?
Santos Dumont Airport operates in the UTC timezone.
What is the elevation of Santos Dumont Airport?
Santos Dumont Airport is located at an elevation of 11 feet (3 meters) above sea level.