Large airport · Recife, Brazil

Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport

Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport is a large airport serving Recife, Brazil. Its IATA code is REC. Its ICAO code is SBRF. It has 1 runway, longest 9,865 ft (ASP). Elevation 33 ft.

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Airport facts

Location	Recife, Brazil
IATA code	REC
ICAO code	SBRF
Type	Large airport
Runways	1 runway, longest 9,865 ft (ASP)
Elevation	33 ft
Scheduled service	Yes
Coordinates	8.1275° S, 34.9230° W

Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.

Official website: http://www.infraero.gov.br/usa/aero_prev_home.php?ai=163 — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.

National parks near this airport

National parks close to Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.

Areia Vermelha Marine State Park · Brazil · 77.5 miles away
Pedra da Boca State Park · Brazil · 126.4 miles away

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport?

Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport — its IATA code is REC and its ICAO code is SBRF.

Where is Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport located?

Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport serves Recife, Brazil. Its coordinates are 8.1275° S, 34.9230° W.

How high is Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport?

Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport sits at 33 feet above sea level.

Sources

Page last updated 13 November 2026.