Brasilia International Airport
Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport is the main air gateway for Brasília, serving Brazil’s modern capital with the scale and facilities expected of a large airport. Known by the codes BSB and SBBR, it sits at an elevation of 3,497 feet (1,066 m), a detail that matters more to aviation than most passengers but helps explain its setting on the Brazilian plateau. For travellers, the airport’s importance is straightforward: it connects the planned city of Brasília with the rest of Brazil and international destinations, making it a practical starting point for business trips, government travel, and sightseeing around the Federal District.
About Brasilia International Airport
Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport is the main air gateway for Brasília, serving Brazil’s modern capital with the scale and facilities expected of a large airport. Known by the codes BSB and SBBR, it sits at an elevation of 3,497 feet (1,066 m), a detail that matters more to aviation than most passengers but helps explain its setting on the Brazilian plateau. For travellers, the airport’s importance is straightforward: it connects the planned city of Brasília with the rest of Brazil and international destinations, making it a practical starting point for business trips, government travel, and sightseeing around the Federal District.
Overview
Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport is the main air gateway for Brasília, serving Brazil’s modern capital with the scale and facilities expected of a large airport. Known by the codes BSB and SBBR, it sits at an elevation of 3,497 feet (1,066 m), a detail that matters more to aviation than most passengers but helps explain its setting on the Brazilian plateau. For travellers, the airport’s importance is straightforward: it connects the planned city of Brasília with the rest of Brazil and international destinations, making it a practical starting point for business trips, government travel, and sightseeing around the Federal District.
At a glance
- Airport name: Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport
- Location served: Brasília, Brazil
- Type: large airport
- Codes: IATA BSB, ICAO SBBR
- Time zone: America/Sao_Paulo
- Official website: http://www.infraero.gov.br/usa/aero_prev_home.php?ai=146
Airfield and travel context
The airport has two lighted asphalt runways, 11L/29R at 10,499 feet and 11R/29L at 10,827 feet, giving it the capacity and operational resilience expected at a major capital-city airport. While most visitors will notice the terminals more than the airfield, these long parallel runways support steady traffic and help keep arrivals and departures moving efficiently. If you are planning transfers, pickups, or onward travel in Brasília, it is useful to remember that local timing follows the America/Sao_Paulo time zone, so checking flight times against local time can prevent confusion when coordinating connections or ground transport.
Routes
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FAQ
Brasilia International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Brasilia International Airport is located in Brasilia, Brazil (South America), at coordinates -15.870°, -47.920°.
- Its IATA code is BSB and its ICAO code is SBBR.
- Brasilia International Airport serves Brasilia, Brazil. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Brasilia International Airport operates on America/Sao_Paulo local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Brasilia International Airport sits at latitude -15.870° and longitude -47.920°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from BSB. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for BSB is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from BSB on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Lago Sul, Distrito Federal, 71608-900, Brazil, the phone number is +55 61 3364-9000, the official website is http://www.bsb.aero/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Brazil. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.