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Airports / Brazil / FLN
Large airport · FLN
Hercílio Luz International Airport.
Florianópolis, Brazil · 16 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
17,712 ratings
0
Operators based
16
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Florianópolis, BrazilELEV 16 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.6
Google rating
17,712
Google reviews
ratings on Google
16
Field elevation
feet above sea level
48
Nearest alternate
nm to NVT
Field standing
#14 / 134
Brazil airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 17712 Google ratings , ranked against 134 rated Brazil fields.
48 nm
To the nearest alternate
Ministro Victor Konder International Airport (NVT).
Overview
Hercílio Luz International Airport (SBFL / FLN) sits in Florianópolis, Brazil, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The field lies at an elevation of 16 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
FLN has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Ministro Victor Konder International Airport (NVT, 48 nm), Forquilhinha - Criciúma Airport (CCM, 78 nm), and Lauro Carneiro de Loyola Airport (JOI, 88 nm). FLN offers 2 runways, the longest 7,874-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of FLN vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as http://www.infraero.gov.br/usa/aero_prev_home.php?ai=228. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from FLN, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Airport is clean, lots of shops, nice promenade with common sitting area, convenient uber pick up as well as car rental across the airport.”
Ujay5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Staff everywhere was relaxed and friendly, without the typical airport stress.”
john d Lin5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
SBFL
IATA
FLN
FAA / Local
SC0001
Elevation
16 ft
Coordinates
27.6703° S · 48.5525° 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 16 ft, FLN sits lower than 93% of the 138 Brazil fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 7,874 ft
- 14/327,874 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 03/214,331 ft × 148 ftConcreteUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,874 ft
FLN's 7,874 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.
- 48nmNVTMinistro Victor Konder International AirportNavegantes
- 78nmCCMForquilhinha - Criciúma AirportCriciúma
- 88nmJOILauro Carneiro de Loyola AirportJoinville
- 92nmLAJLages AirportLages
- 96nmEEAPlanalto Serrano Regional AirportCorreia Pinto
- 133nmCWBCuritiba-Afonso Pena International AirportCuritiba
Location
Open the full mapSBFL · Hercílio Luz International Airport · Florianópolis, Brazil
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from FLN on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 3,697 nm | 9h 0m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,737 nm | 9h 5m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,315 nm | 10h 26m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,352 nm | 10h 31m |
| Houston (HOU) | 4,363 nm | 10h 33m |
| Boston (BED) | 4,395 nm | 10h 37m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,395 nm | 10h 37m |
| Austin (AUS) | 4,472 nm | 10h 48m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use FLN?
- Hercílio Luz International Airport's longest paved runway is 7,874 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 FLN?
- Hercílio Luz International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 7,874 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to FLN?
- The closest alternate is Ministro Victor Konder International Airport (NVT), about 48 nm away, followed by Forquilhinha - Criciúma Airport (CCM) at 78 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from FLN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 9h 0m (3,697 nm), Palm Beach about 9h 5m (3,737 nm), Washington DC about 10h 26m (4,315 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.