Large airport · Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport
Rio de Janeiro/Galeão–Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, popularly known by its original name Galeão International Airport, is the main international airport serving Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Its IATA code is GIG. Its ICAO code is SBGL. It has 2 runways, longest 13,123 ft (CON). Elevation 28 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Rio De Janeiro, Brazil |
|---|---|
| IATA code | GIG |
| ICAO code | SBGL |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 13,123 ft (CON) |
| Elevation | 28 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 22.8100° S, 43.2506° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is known for
Rio de Janeiro/Galeão–Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, popularly known by its original name Galeão International Airport, is the main international airport serving Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Official website: https://www.riogaleao.com/passageiros — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Christ the Redeemer · Brazil · 10.1 miles away
- Sugarloaf Mountain · Brazil · 11.3 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Tijuca National Park · Brazil · 10.5 miles away
- Mendanha State Park · Brazil · 17.2 miles away
- Pedra Branca State Park · Brazil · 17.9 miles away
- Serra da Tiririca State Park · Brazil · 18.1 miles away
- Serra dos Órgãos National Park · Brazil · 25.8 miles away
- Três Picos State Park · Brazil · 49.1 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Santos Dumont Airport
8.9 miles awayJacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho Airport
14.5 miles awayMaricá Airport
27.8 miles awaySanta Cruz Air Force Base
31.0 miles awayAngra dos Reis Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport?
Rio de Janeiro/Galeão–Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, popularly known by its original name Galeão International Airport, is the main international airport serving Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
What is the airport code for Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport?
Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport — its IATA code is GIG and its ICAO code is SBGL.
Where is Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport located?
Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport serves Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Its coordinates are 22.8100° S, 43.2506° W.
How high is Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport?
Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport sits at 28 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5906
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_de_Janeiro-Gale%C3%A3o_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.