Santos Dumont Airport

IATA CodeSDU

ICAO CodeSBRJ

Country 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

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

Country

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

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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.

Type	Frequency	Description
APP	119.350 MHz	RIO CON
ATIS	132.650 MHz	ATIS
CLD	121.050 MHz	TFC
GND	121.700 MHz	GND
TWR	118.700 MHz	RIO TWR

Navigation Aids at Santos Dumont Airport

Radio navigation aids (navaids) associated with Santos Dumont Airport. These are ground-based electronic devices that help pilots navigate and land safely.

NDBPP

Paiol

415 kHz

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.

Airport Analysis for Santos Dumont Airport

Distance to Major Cities

Flight distances and estimated travel times from Santos Dumont Airport to major world cities.

New York

United States

7,760 km9 h 42 m flight

Madrid

Spain

8,139 km10 h 10 m flight

Paris

France

9,167 km11 h 28 m flight

Rome

Italy

9,198 km11 h 30 m flight

London

United Kingdom

9,277 km11 h 36 m flight

Amsterdam

Netherlands

9,577 km11 h 58 m flight

Cairo

Egypt

9,883 km12 h 21 m flight

Berlin

Germany

10,008 km12 h 31 m flight

Los Angeles

United States

10,145 km12 h 41 m flight

Istanbul

Turkey

10,277 km12 h 51 m flight

Moscow

Russia

11,544 km14 h 26 m flight

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

11,869 km14 h 50 m flight

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

Explore nearby states in Brazil accessible from Santos Dumont Airport. Plan your regional travel with distance information.

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

What is the IATA code for Santos Dumont Airport?

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.