Jacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho Airport (SBJR)
Medium airport · Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Jacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBJR |
| IATA | RRJ |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 22°59'12" W 43°22'20" -22.98677, -43.37219 |
| Location | Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 2,952 ft (900 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Jacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho Airport at a glance
Jacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho Airport is a medium airport in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, known to airline systems as RRJ. The field elevation of 10 ft (3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBJR 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, 03/21, offers 2,952 ft (900 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBJR 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 Jacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Campo Délio Jardim de Mattos Airport | SBAF | 12 km (6 NM) |
| Santos Dumont Airport | SBRJ | 23 km (12 NM) |
| Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport | SBGL | 23 km (12 NM) |
| Santa Cruz Air Force Base | SBSC | 36 km (19 NM) |
| Francisco de Assis Airport | SBJF | 133 km (72 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Jacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 10 ft field elevation of Jacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho 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 Jacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho Airport
What is the ICAO code of Jacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Jacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho Airport is SBJR, and its IATA code is RRJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Jacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho Airport above sea level?
Jacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho Airport sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Jacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho Airport located?
The airport lies at -22.9868, -43.3722 — in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Campo Délio Jardim de Mattos Airport, about 12 km away.
Does SBJR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBJR 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 Jacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho Airport?
Jacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 2,952 ft (900 m) with a ASP surface.