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Airports / Brazil / BSB
Large airport · BSB
Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport.
Brasília, Brazil · 3,497 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
36,966 ratings
0
Operators based
3,497
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Brasília, BrazilELEV 3,497 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.6
Google rating
36,966
Google reviews
ratings on Google
3,497
Field elevation
feet above sea level
64
Nearest alternate
nm to SBAN
Field standing
#12 / 134
Brazil airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 36966 Google ratings , ranked against 134 rated Brazil fields.
64 nm
To the nearest alternate
Anápolis Airbase (SBAN).
Overview
Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport, listed as SBBR / BSB, is a large commercial airport in Brasília, Brazil. Field elevation is 3,497 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list BSB as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Anápolis Airbase (SBAN, 64 nm), Santa Genoveva International Airport (GYN, 88 nm), and Minaçu Airport (MQH, 140 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 10,827-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from BSB are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from BSB to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“It was also very convenient to get transportation — finding an Uber after my flight was quick and hassle-free.”
Jackie E.5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
SBBR
IATA
BSB
FAA / Local
DF0001
Elevation
3,497 ft
Coordinates
15.8692° S · 47.9208° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Brazil fields
state range 8–4,138 ft
At 3,497 ft, BSB sits higher than 97% of the 138 Brazil fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 10,827 ft
- 11R/29L10,827 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 11L/29R10,499 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,827 ft
BSB's 10,827 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 64nmSBANAnápolis AirbaseAnápolis
- 88nmGYNSanta Genoveva International AirportGoiânia
- 140nmMQHMinaçu AirportMinaçu
- 182nmUDITen. Cel. Aviador César Bombonato AirportUberlândia
- 228nmAAXRomeu Zema AirportAraxá
- 234nmUBAMário de Almeida Franco AirportUberaba
Location
Open the full mapSBBR · Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport · Brasília, Brazil
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BSB on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 3,136 nm | 7h 42m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,170 nm | 7h 46m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,685 nm | 8h 58m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,704 nm | 9h 1m |
| Boston (BED) | 3,733 nm | 9h 5m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,818 nm | 9h 17m |
| Houston (HOU) | 3,870 nm | 9h 24m |
| Austin (AUS) | 3,989 nm | 9h 41m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BSB?
- Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport's longest paved runway is 10,827 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at BSB?
- Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 10,827 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to BSB?
- The closest alternate is Anápolis Airbase (SBAN), about 64 nm away, followed by Santa Genoveva International Airport (GYN) at 88 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BSB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 7h 42m (3,136 nm), Palm Beach about 7h 46m (3,170 nm), Washington DC about 8h 58m (3,685 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.