# Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG)

> Rio De Janeiro, BR · IATA: GIG · ICAO: SBGL · Large Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `GIG` |
| ICAO | `SBGL` |
| City | Rio De Janeiro |
| Country | BR |
| Type | Large Airport |
| Elevation | 9 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | -22.81000, -43.25056 |

## Description

Brazil's longest runway and one of Latin America's largest cargo terminals define Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG). Built on Governador Island in Guanabara Bay, the airport handles up to 78,000 tonnes of air cargo a year. Its freight terminal holds around 20,000 tonnes and accepts dangerous goods, radioactive material and heavy cargo. A cold store opened in 2014 offers 11,000 m³ across two temperature environments with a fully automated storage system. Quarantine, fresh-meat inspection and livestock handling extend the terminal's range. Ground handlers such as Swissport serve the carriers based here. The Linha Vermelha expressway connects the airport to central Rio de Janeiro and the city's seaport. That mix suits both international exports and Brazil's growing domestic cargo flows.

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