IATAREC

ICAOSBRF

CountryBR

CityRecife

Elevation10 m

Lat-8.1260

Lng-34.9233

TimezoneUTC

TypeRegional Airport

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About This Airport

Ranked among Brazil's ten busiest cargo airports, Recife/Guararapes handled on the order of 48,000 tonnes in recent reporting years, seventh nationally. Perishables dominate the export mix — tropical fruit, fish and cut flowers move through temperature-controlled handling toward buyers in Europe and North America. Operated by Aena Brasil, the airport feeds nine northeastern states with imported food, machinery and spare parts. Scheduled belly capacity to São Paulo, Lisbon and Panama City supplements dedicated freighter movements. Road links via the BR-101 and BR-232 tie the airfield to the deep-water Port of Suape, one of the Northeast's principal container gateways. That air-and-sea pairing keeps Recife the logistics reference point for the region.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code of Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport?▼

The IATA code of Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport is REC. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport located?▼

Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport is located in Recife, BR.

What is the ICAO code of Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport?▼

The ICAO code of Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport is SBRF. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport?▼

Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport is at an elevation of 10 meters (33 ft) above sea level.

Location & Weather

-8.12598, -34.92332

10 m ü. NN

Transit time routes from Recife

Sao Paulo → Shanghai Sao Paulo → Shenzhen Sao Paulo → Guangzhou Sao Paulo → Hong Kong Sao Paulo → Tokyo Sao Paulo → Busan

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Last updated: 9 June 2026

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