Cabo Frio International Airport
Cabo Frio Airport is a small airport serving Cabo Frio, on Brazil’s southeastern coast, and it works best for travelers who want a simpler, more direct arrival point for the surrounding beach region. Its compact scale usually means shorter distances between curbside drop-off, check-in, and the boarding area than at a major hub, which can make arrival and departure feel more straightforward. For visitors heading to Cabo Frio and nearby resort areas, it is mainly a practical gateway rather than a destination in itself, so planning your onward transport before landing is a smart move.
About Cabo Frio International Airport
Cabo Frio Airport is a small airport serving Cabo Frio, on Brazil’s southeastern coast, and it works best for travelers who want a simpler, more direct arrival point for the surrounding beach region. Its compact scale usually means shorter distances between curbside drop-off, check-in, and the boarding area than at a major hub, which can make arrival and departure feel more straightforward. For visitors heading to Cabo Frio and nearby resort areas, it is mainly a practical gateway rather than a destination in itself, so planning your onward transport before landing is a smart move.
Overview
Cabo Frio Airport is a small airport serving Cabo Frio, on Brazil’s southeastern coast, and it works best for travelers who want a simpler, more direct arrival point for the surrounding beach region. Its compact scale usually means shorter distances between curbside drop-off, check-in, and the boarding area than at a major hub, which can make arrival and departure feel more straightforward. For visitors heading to Cabo Frio and nearby resort areas, it is mainly a practical gateway rather than a destination in itself, so planning your onward transport before landing is a smart move.
Quick facts
- Airport name: Cabo Frio Airport
- Location served: Cabo Frio, Brazil
- IATA / ICAO: CFB / SBCB
- Airport type: small airport
- Elevation: 22 ft (7 m)
- Runway: 10/28, 8,366 ft, asphalt
What matters for travelers
Because this is a smaller airport, passengers should expect a more limited range of facilities than at Brazil’s largest international airports, so it helps to arrive prepared with essentials and confirmed ground transport details. The single asphalt runway, designated 10/28, is long at 8,366 feet, supporting regular aircraft operations while keeping the airfield easy to understand for those tracking flights or coordinating pickups. Cabo Frio Airport operates in the America/Sao_Paulo time zone, which is worth checking when comparing flight times with international itineraries. For current operational information, airport contacts, and official updates, the airport’s official website is http://www.grupolibra.com.br/libra-aeroporto/cabo-frio/institucional.
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FAQ
Cabo Frio 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
- Cabo Frio International Airport is located in Cabo Frio, Brazil (South America), at coordinates -22.930°, -42.080°.
- Its IATA code is CFB and its ICAO code is SBCB.
- Cabo Frio International Airport serves Cabo Frio, Brazil. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Cabo Frio 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.
- Cabo Frio International Airport sits at latitude -22.930° and longitude -42.080°. 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 CFB. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for CFB is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from CFB on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is s/n Estrada Velha do Arraial do Cabo, Rio de Janeiro, 28900-000, Brazil, the phone number is +55 22 2647-9500, the official website is http://www.aeroportodecabofrio.com.br/. 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.