Viracopos

• ICAO: SBKP
• Name: Viracopos
• Type: medium_airport
• Category: International
• Latitude: -23.007221
• Longitude: -47.134445
• Elevation: 2170 ft
• Country: Brazil
• Municipality: Campinas
• IATA Code: VCP
• FAA Code: N/A
• FIR: SBBS
• Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
• Distance from City: 13.7 km
• VFR: Yes
• IFR: Yes

Runway 15/33

• Designation: 15/33
• Dimensions: 10630 X 148
• Surface: ASPH
• PCN: 56/F/B/X/T
• Lighting: N/A
• NAVAIDs: N/A
• Approach Types: ILS CAT II, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
• Remarks: N/A

• Tower: 118.250 MHz
• Ground: 121.900 MHz
• Operations: N/A
• Traffic/Approach: 121.100 MHz
• ATIS: 127.825 MHz

• Open: N/A
• Close: N/A
• Extra Hours On Request: Yes
• Remarks: OPR TIME IN UTC -3 Compulsory use of "push-back" at the exits of the yards, exceptions handled with AD. PRB INBD to the parking position without signal from the marker. Activation of ACFT's ENG from patio 2, only in the central lane of TAX and starting from PSN 1 and 2. OBS OBST building (Tower LGTD) DIST 1373M THR 15, AZM 194DEG, ELEV 223FT Training flights are prohibited daily at the times 0800-1300, 1400-1800 and 1900-0200 UTC. No AUTH presentation of Flight Plan by radiotelephony VFR training FLT SUBJ COOR and prior AUTH, CTC AIS Room TEL: (19) 3725-5050 IFR training FLT SUBJ COOR and prior AUTH, CTC APP-SP (11) 2112-3421 and (11) 2112-3422 OPR CTN due to concentration of birds (vultures and hawks) SECT FNA of RWY 15 and 33 and throughout the length of the RWY. Presence of field foxes (Lycapolex vetulus) along the extent of RWY15/33, predominantly, during the SS-SR period. Restriction to classes and types of ACFT: - ACFT WO EQPT RDO; - GLD; - ACFT WO transponder or with failure in this EQPT; - FLT of motorized ultralights Restrictions to air services: - Launching of objects or spraying; - Towing of ACFT; - Parachute launching; - Acrobatic FLT. The AD can be used regularly by any ACFT compatible with the RCD 4E or lower, allowing the operation of the ACFT Boeing 747-8 (in accordance with the special procedures described in an Annex to the MOPS approved by ANAC). OPS ACFT from general CIV aviation only with AUTH from the Airport Operations Center through the email operacoes.coa@viracopos.com, with the use of a fork being obligatory. For more information, call TEL: (19) 3795-7686. RESA: -RWY 15 - Next to THR 33, 90x90 M, provided through declared distances - RWY 33 - Next to THR 15, 240x150 M. MEHT: a. RWY 15 - 62FT b. RWY 33 - 63FT VOR NOT AVBL: RDL 155DEG/250DEG D-ATIS Self-service DCL AUTH FROM TFC via datalink CLRD Accepts PLN and its updates by TEL: (19) 3725-5049. OPR NAV Brazil

• AIS Tel: 55-19-3725-5050
• ARO Tel: 55-19-3795-7686
• MET Tel: N/A
• Admin Tel: N/A
• Health Tel: N/A
• Police Tel: N/A
• Authorities Tel: N/A
• Website: N/A
• Remarks: Operations of general civil aviation aircraft are only allowed with authorization from the Airport Operations Center, which can be reached via email at operacoes.coa@viracopos.com. The use of a tow bar is mandatory. For more information, please call the following phone number: (19) 3795-7686

• Slot Required: No
• PPR Required: No
• PPR Contact: N/A
• Remarks: NR

• Landing Fee: BRL 28 per 1,000 kg MTOW
• Parking Fee: BRL 14 per 1,000 kg per hour
• Handling Mandatory: Yes
• Currency: BRL
• Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at SBKP.

• Fuel Type: Jet A-1
• Price/L: N/A
• Last Updated: 2026-02-18
• Remarks: Standard Jet A-1 available at SBKP.

• Port of Entry: Yes
• GENDEC Required: Yes
• GAR Required: No
• Remarks: Major international port of entry. eAPIS required. Campinas, Viracopos. Major cargo hub.

• Curfew Start: N/A
• Curfew End: N/A
• Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
• Remarks: Major cargo airport. Sao Paulo region alternative. FBO available.

SBJH

• ICAO: SBJH
• Name: SAO PAULO CATARINA AEROPORTO EXECUTIVO
• Distance (NM): 25.3
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: No
• Immigration Remarks: Domestic primarily. Sao Jose dos Campos. Aerospace industry.

SBGR

• ICAO: SBGR
• Name: Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro
• Distance (NM): 44.6
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: APIS required. Immigration and customs at Terminals 2 and 3 (international). General declaration required. ANVISA health clearance. Busiest international gateway in South America.

• Overflight Permit: No
• Landing Permit: Conditional
• Overflight Lead Time: Notification only (no advance time specified for overflight-only; 24 hours recommended)
• Landing Lead Time: 24 hours (AVANAC for multi-airport); Part 135 charter: allow 5+ business days

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