GIG Airport Code, Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport
GIG is the IATA code for Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, the main international gateway for Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Airlines and booking systems use GIG, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code SBGL. It lies in the southern and western hemispheres, at 22.81° S, 43.25° W.
What is the Rio De Janeiro airport code?
The airport code for Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is GIG. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code SBGL, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It is a major hub, ranked number 173 by scheduled connections in the open dataset. Its ICAO code SBGL begins with S, the prefix ICAO assigns to South America.
Where is GIG?
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport serves Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. It is close to sea level at 28 ft (9 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.
Runways at GIG
It has 2 runways. The longest is 13,123 ft (4.00 km), designated 10/28.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Rio De Janeiro?
The IATA airport code for Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport in Rio De Janeiro is GIG. Its ICAO code is SBGL.
What is the 3-letter code for Rio De Janeiro?
The 3-letter IATA code for Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport in Rio De Janeiro is GIG.
What airport is GIG?
GIG is Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, located in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
What country is GIG in?
GIG (Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport) is in Brazil.
Where is GIG airport located?
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, at coordinates -22.81, -43.25056.
What is the ICAO code for Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport?
The ICAO code for Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is SBGL. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code GIG.
What is the difference between GIG and SBGL?
GIG is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. SBGL is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport.
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