Recife Guararapes.
Private aviation guide to Recife Guararapes: runway, opening hours, private terminals, routes and flight times.
- ICAO
- SBRF
- IATA
- REC
- Serves
- Recife
- Private terminal
- Yes
Flying private from REC.
Recife Guararapes (SBRF) is one of the main private aviation airports serving Recife.
Recife is open around the clock and is an airport of entry, which makes it a common technical stop for jets arriving in northeast Brazil.
General aviation flights need authorisation from the airport 24 hours ahead, and the single runway closes early on Thursday mornings for maintenance until May 2027.
Flights are operated by ANAC-authorised air taxi operators.
Recife Guararapes at a glance.
| SBRF | |
|---|---|
| Longest runway | 18/36, 9,636 ft (2,937 m) |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours |
| Customs and immigration | Yes, airport of entry |
| Distance | About 9 km (6 miles) south of central Recife |
| Private terminals | Líder Aviação |
| Rules for private jets | General aviation needs prior authorisation 24 hours ahead from the airport operations centre; runway closed for maintenance on Thursdays 04:15 to 06:00 local until 13 May 2027, with landings and take-offs possible by prior coordination |
Sources: DECEA AISWEB aerodrome record (ROTAER), SBRF; AC-U-KWIK airport record, SBRF; Bases, Líder Aviação (airport customer service by airport); Top Destinations for Brazil, Part 1: Airport Considerations, Universal Weather (tech stop). Hours and rules change; your operator confirms them for the date you fly.
From REC by private jet.
- Distance
- 98 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 32m
- One way
- from R$35.3k
- Distance
- 297 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 00m
- One way
- from R$35.3k
- Distance
- 339 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 06m
- One way
- from R$35.3k
- Distance
- 350 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 08m
- One way
- from R$35.3k
- Distance
- 555 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 37m
- One way
- from R$38.2k
- Distance
- 878 nm
- Flight time
- 2h 23m
- One way
- from R$56.3k
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhat are the opening hours of Recife Guararapes?+
Open 24 hours.
How long is the runway at Recife Guararapes?+
The longest runway is 18/36, 9,636 ft (2,937 m).
Are there special rules for private jets at Recife Guararapes?+
General aviation needs prior authorisation 24 hours ahead from the airport operations centre; runway closed for maintenance on Thursdays 04:15 to 06:00 local until 13 May 2027, with landings and take-offs possible by prior coordination.
Does Recife Guararapes have a private jet terminal?+
Yes. Private passengers use a dedicated terminal.
How early should I arrive at REC?+
About 30 minutes before departure for domestic trips, an hour for international.
Can I fly a private jet from REC today?+
Often yes, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
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