Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.
Private aviation guide to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont: runway, opening hours, private terminals, routes and flight times.
- ICAO
- SBRJ
- IATA
- SDU
- Serves
- Rio de Janeiro
- Private terminal
- Yes
Flying private from SDU.
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SBRJ) is one of the main private aviation airports serving Rio de Janeiro.
Santos Dumont sits beside Rio de Janeiro's financial centre and handles domestic flights, general aviation and air taxis.
Its longest runway is only 1,323 m, which rules out some larger jets, and flights from abroad must clear customs elsewhere first, such as at Galeão.
Other options in Rio de Janeiro include Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG), Jacarepaguá (Roberto Marinho) (SBJR). Flights are operated by ANAC-authorised air taxi operators.
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont at a glance.
| SBRJ | |
|---|---|
| Longest runway | 02R/20L, 4,341 ft (1,323 m) |
| Opening hours | 06:00 to 23:00 (local); closed 23:00 to 06:00 |
| Customs and immigration | No: a domestic airport, so international private flights clear customs at an airport of entry such as Galeão first |
| Distance | About 2 km (1 mile) east of downtown Rio de Janeiro |
| Private terminals | Lider Aviação |
| Rules for private jets | Closed 23:00 to 06:00; slot coordinated airport |
Sources: AC-U-KWIK airport record, SBRJ; Santos Dumont Airport, Wikipedia (runways, hours, domestic status). Hours and rules change; your operator confirms them for the date you fly.
From SDU by private jet.
- Distance
- 67 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 28m
- One way
- from R$35.3k
- Distance
- 189 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 45m
- One way
- from R$35.3k
- Distance
- 197 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 46m
- One way
- from R$35.3k
- Distance
- 220 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 49m
- One way
- from R$35.3k
- Distance
- 365 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 10m
- One way
- from R$35.3k
- Distance
- 382 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 13m
- One way
- from R$35.3k
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Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhat are the opening hours of Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont?+
06:00 to 23:00 (local); closed 23:00 to 06:00.
How long is the runway at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont?+
The longest runway is 02R/20L, 4,341 ft (1,323 m).
Are there special rules for private jets at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont?+
Closed 23:00 to 06:00; slot coordinated airport.
Does Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont have a private jet terminal?+
Yes. Private passengers use a dedicated terminal.
How early should I arrive at SDU?+
About 30 minutes before departure for domestic trips, an hour for international.
Can I fly a private jet from SDU today?+
Often yes, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
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