Airport code

SDU Airport Code, Santos Dumont Airport

SDU is the IATA code for Santos Dumont Airport, the main international gateway for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Airlines and booking systems use SDU, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code SBRJ. It lies in the southern and western hemispheres, at 22.91° S, 43.16° W.

City
Rio de Janeiro
Country
Continent
South America
Airport type
Large airport
Coordinates
-22.9104, -43.16282
Elevation
11 ft
Runways
2
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the Rio de Janeiro airport code?

The airport code for Santos Dumont Airport is SDU. 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 SBRJ, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 456 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code SBRJ begins with S, the prefix ICAO assigns to South America.

Where is SDU?

Santos Dumont Airport serves Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is close to sea level at 11 ft (3 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.

Runways at SDU

It has 2 runways. The longest is 4,341 ft (1.32 km), designated 02R/20L.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Rio de Janeiro?

The IATA airport code for Santos Dumont Airport in Rio de Janeiro is SDU. Its ICAO code is SBRJ.

What is the 3-letter code for Rio de Janeiro?

The 3-letter IATA code for Santos Dumont Airport in Rio de Janeiro is SDU.

What airport is SDU?

SDU is Santos Dumont Airport, located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

What country is SDU in?

SDU (Santos Dumont Airport) is in Brazil.

Where is SDU airport located?

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at coordinates -22.9104, -43.16282.

What is the ICAO code for Santos Dumont Airport?

The ICAO code for Santos Dumont Airport is SBRJ. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code SDU.

What is the difference between SDU and SBRJ?

SDU is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. SBRJ is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Santos Dumont Airport.

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Nearby and related airports

Other airports in Rio de Janeiro and Brazil and the wider region:

Popular routes from SDU

Distance and typical flight time from Santos Dumont Airport to other airports it connects with:

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