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São Gabriel da Cachoeira

São Gabriel da Cachoeira (SBUA/SJL) serves São Gabriel da Cachoeira, Brazil. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (05/23). Field elevation is 251 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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60% Data Complete 31 of 52 points
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Runways 3/4
Frequencies 1/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 0/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: SBUA
  • Name: São Gabriel da Cachoeira
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: -0.14835
  • Longitude: -66.985497
  • Elevation: 251 ft
  • Country: Brazil
  • Municipality: São Gabriel da Cachoeira
  • IATA Code: SJL
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: SBAZ
  • Timezone: N/A
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 05/23

  • Designation: 05/23
  • Dimensions: 8530 X 148
  • Surface: ASPH
  • PCN: 47/F/C/X/U
  • Lighting: N/A
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: N/A
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 125.700 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

  • Open: N/A
  • Close: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Yes
  • Remarks: OPR TIME IN UTC -4 ACFT taking off with destination to AWY W25 and Z13 should observe natural obstructions located 12NM from VOR GBR, on RDL 150, with an altitude of 3000ft, and on RDL 295, with an altitude of 2500ft, respectively. PRB OPS of ANV ATR-72 compatible with Aerodrome Reference Code (CRA) 3C and of ANV ERJ 190 under Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC). Only one reference code "C" aircraft is allowed at a time in the AD. LDG OPR from the ATR 72 and ERJ 190 aircrafts are only allowed at THR 05. AFIS São Gabriel da Cachoeira FREQ 125.700MHZ operates remotely from the premises of the Amazon ACC. Area of responsibility corresponding to ATS Class GOLF Airspace. Specific PROC for COM contingencies: 1 - Use RDO FREQ as FCA, adjust 7600 code on TRANSPONDER. 2 - Carry out IAC IFR if you obtain MET INFO from AD via ACC/AFIS, if NEG, NO AUTH LDG IFR. 3 - Carry out SID if you obtain MET INFO from AD, if NEG, NO AUTH DEP IFR. 4 - Be aware of the other rules of ICA 100-12 for COM failure. RESA RWY 05 and RWY 23: 90x90M The AD can be regularly used by any ACFT compatible with the RCD 2C or lower. Operation of the ACFT ATR-72 is only allowed in VMC. AFIS (R-AFIS) advance or extension in HR SER must be requested to the Amazon Aerodrome Flight Information Center (CIVA-AZ) by e-mail: civa.az.cindacta4@fab.mil.br, with all requests needing to be confirmed by the phones (92)3652-5488 or (92) 98405-5089 with a MNM advance of 24HR, compulsory COORD and confirmation of AUTH, with a limit of 01HR in advance of the HR closing of the agency, except in the cases below: 1- TCF air safety 2- State security 3- Human life rescue 4- Regular and non-regular ACFT TFC air (EXC extra flights) (DLY 1100-2100) - O/R: AFT 2100 MEHT: 53FT Self-service For additional Aeronautical Information consult the Aeronautical Information Center AMAZON (C-AIS AZ), Receipt of PLN and MSG update TEL: (92) 3652-5955 and (92) 3652-5965 (DLY 1200-1900) For inquiries about the use of the www.redemet.aer.mil.br Portal and requests for briefings and other operational meteorological information, please consult the Centro Integrado de Meteorologia Aeronáutica (CIMAER) at the following telephone numbers: (21) 2174-7312, (21) 2174-7310, (21) 2174-7306, (21) 2174-7303, (21) 3475-9922; and TF3: 926-403 and 926-404.

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

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

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: No
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: N/A

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Brazil Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d
  • 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
Private / GA Operations:

Private/GA flights need ANAC authorization and DECEA flight plan approval. Recommend 5 days lead time.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Does SBUA require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for São Gabriel da Cachoeira (Brazil).