SBGL · GIG
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport
Rio De Janeiro, Rio de JaneiroElevation 28 ftLarge airport
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AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is in Rio De Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro. Field elevation 28 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATASBGL / GIG
RegionRio de Janeiro
CountryBrazil
Coordinates-22.8100, -43.2506
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES
Communications
119.35
RIO APP
APP
127.6
ATIS
ATIS
121
CLNC DEL
CLD
121.65
GND
GND
122.5
OPS
OPS
118
TWR
TWR
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SBGL have a METAR?
Yes. SBGL is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does SBGL have a TAF?
When SBGL issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at SBGL?
SBGL sits at 28 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SBGL?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.