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Airports / Brazil / GIG
Large airport · GIG
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport.
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil · 28 ft elevation. 4 charter operators based here.
4.3/5
Google rating
34,578 ratings
4
Operators based
28
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Rio De Janeiro, BrazilELEV 28 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
34,578
Google reviews
ratings on Google
4
Based operators
charter operators on the field
28
Field elevation
feet above sea level
8
Nearest alternate
nm to SDU
Field standing
#51 / 134
Brazil airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 34578 Google ratings , ranked against 134 rated Brazil fields.
4 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 83% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
8 nm
To the nearest alternate
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (SBGL / GIG) is a large commercial airport serving Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. The airport sits 28 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Aero Rio Táxi Aéreo, Flapper, and Marica Taxi Aereo Ltda are based here, 4 in all. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Santos Dumont Airport (SDU, 8 nm), Campo Délio Jardim de Mattos Airport (SBAF, 8 nm), and Jacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ, 13 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 13,123-foot paved runway, GIG can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from GIG depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Galeão - Antônio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Rio De Janeiro.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Our hotel transfer was waiting just outside the terminal, so we were on our way quickly.”
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Field capability
ICAO
SBGL
IATA
GIG
FAA / Local
RJ0001
Elevation
28 ft
Coordinates
22.8100° S · 43.2506° 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 28 ft, GIG sits lower than 89% of the 138 Brazil fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 13,123 ft
- 10/2813,123 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
- 15/3310,433 ft × 154 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 13,123 ft
GIG's 13,123 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.
Based charter operators4
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 8nmSDUSantos Dumont AirportRio de Janeiro
- 8nmSBAFCampo Délio Jardim de Mattos AirportRio de Janeiro
- 13nmRRJJacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho AirportRio de Janeiro
- 27nmSNZSanta Cruz Air Force BaseRio de Janeiro
- 62nmJDFFrancisco de Assis AirportJuiz de Fora
- 71nmBZCUmberto Modiano AirportCabo Frio
Location
Open the full mapSBGL · Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport · Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from GIG on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 3,627 nm | 8h 50m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,662 nm | 8h 55m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,176 nm | 10h 7m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,191 nm | 10h 9m |
| Boston (BED) | 4,216 nm | 10h 12m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,311 nm | 10h 26m |
| Houston (HOU) | 4,351 nm | 10h 31m |
| Austin (AUS) | 4,468 nm | 10h 47m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use GIG?
- Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport's longest paved runway is 13,123 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 GIG?
- Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 13,123 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at GIG?
- Yes. 4 charter operators list Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport as a home base, including Aero Rio Táxi Aéreo, Flapper, Marica Taxi Aereo Ltda. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to GIG?
- The closest alternate is Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), about 8 nm away, followed by Campo Délio Jardim de Mattos Airport (SBAF) at 8 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from GIG to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 8h 50m (3,627 nm), Palm Beach about 8h 55m (3,662 nm), Washington DC about 10h 7m (4,176 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.