Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport (GIG Airport Code)

Airport Overview

Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport (GIG) is a key aviation facility serving the region of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is officially identified by the IATA code GIG and ICAO code SBGL. It operates within the America/Sao_Paulo timezone, allowing travelers to synchronize their flight itineraries accordingly. The airfield configuration consists of 2 runways, designed to accommodate various types of aircraft operations. Nearby alternative gateways include Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), which can be considered for regional or international transit.

Key Data

Elevation - ft

Coordinates -22.81, -43.251

Timezone America/Sao_Paulo

Runways 2

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FAQ

The IATA code for Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport is GIG. Its ICAO code is SBGL.

Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport is located in or near Rio de Janeiro, BR. View the map on this page for exact coordinates and terminal details.

Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport operates in the local time zone. You can convert airport local times using our <a href="/en/timezone-converter">Airport Timezone Converter</a>.

Minimum Connection Times (MCT) at Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport vary based on Schengen/non-Schengen status and terminal transfers. Verify transfer times with our <a href="/en/mct-checker">MCT Checker Tool</a>.