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Airports / Brazil / IGU
Large airport · IGU
Cataratas International Airport.
Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil · 786 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
7,158 ratings
0
Operators based
786
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Foz do Iguaçu, BrazilELEV 786 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
7,158
Google reviews
ratings on Google
786
Field elevation
feet above sea level
9
Nearest alternate
nm to IGR
Field standing
#55 / 134
Brazil airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 7158 Google ratings , ranked against 134 rated Brazil fields.
9 nm
To the nearest alternate
Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport (IGR), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, Cataratas International Airport (SBFI / IGU) operates as a large commercial airport. The field lies at an elevation of 786 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
IGU has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport (IGR, 9 nm), Itaipú Airport (SGIB, 13 nm), and Guaraní International Airport (AGT, 21 nm). IGU offers a single 8,875-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of IGU vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from IGU, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“It’s easy to navigate, clean, and surprisingly efficient.”
Rahul Parab5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“What stood out the most was the friendly and helpful staff — they made the transit smooth and stress-free.”
Rahul Parab5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
SBFI
IATA
IGU
FAA / Local
PR0002
Elevation
786 ft
Coordinates
25.5942° S · 54.4894° 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 786 ft, IGU sits higher than 54% of the 138 Brazil fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,875 ft
- 15/338,875 ft × 148 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,875 ft
IGU's 8,875 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.
- 9nmIGRCataratas Del Iguazú International AirportPuerto Iguazu
- 13nmSGIBItaipú AirportItaipú
- 21nmAGTGuaraní International AirportCiudad del Este
- 64nmCACCoronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva AirportCascavel
- 94nmSGGRAeropuerto Nacional de Salto del GuairaSalto del Guaira
- 97nmAR-0767Aeroestación YabotíEl Soberbio
Location
Open the full mapSBFI · Cataratas International Airport · Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from IGU on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 3,429 nm | 8h 22m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,471 nm | 8h 28m |
| Houston (HOU) | 4,064 nm | 9h 51m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,084 nm | 9h 54m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,130 nm | 10h 0m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,136 nm | 10h 1m |
| Austin (AUS) | 4,169 nm | 10h 6m |
| Boston (BED) | 4,191 nm | 10h 9m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use IGU?
- Cataratas International Airport's longest paved runway is 8,875 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 IGU?
- Cataratas International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,875 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to IGU?
- The closest alternate is Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport (IGR), about 9 nm away, followed by Itaipú Airport (SGIB) at 13 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from IGU to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 8h 22m (3,429 nm), Palm Beach about 8h 28m (3,471 nm), Houston about 9h 51m (4,064 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.