Cataratas International Airport (SBFI)
Large airport · Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Cataratas International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBFI |
| IATA | IGU |
| Elevation | 786 ft (240 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 25°35'39" W 54°29'22" -25.59417, -54.48944 |
| Location | Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 8,875 ft (2705 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Cataratas International Airport at a glance
Cataratas International Airport is a large airport in Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, Brazil, known to airline systems as IGU. The field elevation of 786 ft (240 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBFI are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 15/33, offers 8,875 ft (2705 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBFI shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Cataratas International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport | SARI | 16 km (9 NM) |
| Itaipú Airport | SGIB | 24 km (13 NM) |
| Guaraní International Airport | SGES | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport | SBCA | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Aeropuerto Nacional de Salto del Guaira | SGGR | 174 km (94 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cataratas International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 786 ft field elevation of Cataratas International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 138 airports and airfields we list for Brazil — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Cataratas International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cataratas International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cataratas International Airport is SBFI, and its IATA code is IGU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cataratas International Airport above sea level?
Cataratas International Airport sits at an elevation of 786 feet (240 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cataratas International Airport located?
The airport lies at -25.5942, -54.4894 — in Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport, about 16 km away.
Does SBFI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBFI appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Cataratas International Airport?
Cataratas International Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 8,875 ft (2705 m) with a ASP surface.