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'''Recife/Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport''' {{airport codes|REC|SBRF}} is the airport serving [[Recife]], Brazil. The name Guararapes is a reference to the [[Second Battle of Guararapes|Guararapes Battle]], fought in the surrounding area. Since 27 December 2001 the airport is also named after [[Gilberto Freyre|Gilberto de Almeida Freyre]] (1900–1987), a renowned and Recife-born sociologist.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.leidireto.com.br/lei-10361.html | title=Lei n˚10.361, de 27 de dezembro de 2001 | publisher=Lei Direto | language=Portuguese | date=28 December 2001 | accessdate=21 May 2011}}</ref> |
'''Recife/Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport''' {{airport codes|REC|SBRF}} is the airport serving [[Recife]], Brazil. The name Guararapes is a reference to the [[Second Battle of Guararapes|Guararapes Battle]], fought in the surrounding area. Since 27 December 2001 the airport is also named after [[Gilberto Freyre|Gilberto de Almeida Freyre]] (1900–1987), a renowned and Recife-born sociologist.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.leidireto.com.br/lei-10361.html | title=Lei n˚10.361, de 27 de dezembro de 2001 | publisher=Lei Direto | language=Portuguese | date=28 December 2001 | accessdate=21 May 2011}}</ref> |
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In 2011 the airport was ranked 7<sup>th</sup> in terms of cargo handled in Brazil, placing it amongst the [[List of the busiest airports in Brazil|busiest airports]] in the country.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.infraero.gov.br/index.php/br/estatistica-dos-aeroportos.html | title=Estatísticas | language=Portuguese | publisher=Infraero | accessdate=February 20, 2012}}</ref> It is operated by [[Infraero]]. |
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Some of its facilities are shared with the [[:pt:Base Aérea do Recife|Recife Air Force Base]] of the [[Brazilian Air Force]]. |
Some of its facilities are shared with the [[:pt:Base Aérea do Recife|Recife Air Force Base]] of the [[Brazilian Air Force]]. |
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| Operator | Infraero | ||||||||||
| Serves | Recife | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 10 m / 33 ft | ||||||||||
| Website | Infraero REC | ||||||||||
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Recife/Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport (IATA: REC, ICAO: SBRF) is the airport serving Recife, Brazil. The name Guararapes is a reference to the Guararapes Battle, fought in the surrounding area. Since 27 December 2001 the airport is also named after Gilberto de Almeida Freyre (1900–1987), a renowned and Recife-born sociologist.[3]
In 2011 the airport was ranked 7th in terms of cargo handled in Brazil, placing it amongst the busiest airports in the country.[4] It is operated by Infraero.
Some of its facilities are shared with the Recife Air Force Base of the Brazilian Air Force.
History
Originally called Ibura Airport, the airport had its name changed to Guararapes Airport in 1948. The facility has its origins in the time of World War II when an airport was built to replace the earlier airfield Parque do Encanta Moça. With the end of the War, the facility acquired a strategic importance as technical and refueling stop in the route from South America to Europe.
On 18 January 1958 a new passenger terminal, replacing the original facility, was inaugurated. During this time, runway 14/32 was extended from 1,800m to 2,010m, and runway 18/36 was extended from 1,800m to 2,400m.
In 1979 an agreement with Infraero was made in order to further develop the airport complex. The passenger terminal underwent its first major renovation in 1982 and another enlargement in 1990.
In 2004 a brand new passenger terminal was built in which to a transportation facility was added a shopping mall, thus generating more traffic and revenue. Furthermore, a new parking facility was opened in 2002 and capacity of the airport was raised from 1.5 to 5 million passengers/year.
On 31 August 2009 Infraero unveiled a BRL8.75 million (USD4.6 million; EUR3.2 million) investiment plan to up-grade Guararapes International Airport focusing on the preparations for the 2014 FIFA World Cup which will be held in Brazil, Recife being one of the venue cities. The investment was used on the conclusion of the passenger terminal renovation with installation of further 8 jetways.[5] The work was completed on 1 July 2011 and the airport is now considered ready for the FIFA Cup.[6]
The Brazilian Integrated Air Traffic Control and Air Defense Center section 3 (Cindacta III) is located in the vicinity of the airport.[7]
Airlines and destinations
| Airlines | Destinations |
|---|---|
| American Airlines | Miami |
| Avianca Brazil | Brasília, Fortaleza, Natal, Petrolina, Rio de Janeiro-Galeão, Salvador da Bahia, São Paulo-Guarulhos |
| Azul Brazilian Airlines | Belém-Val de Cães, Belo Horizonte-Confins, Campinas-Viracopos, Fortaleza, Manaus, Porto Alegre, Rio de Janeiro-Santos Dumont, Salvador da Bahia, São Luís |
| Condor Flugdienst | Frankfurt |
| Copa Airlines | Panama City (starts June 23, 2012) |
| Gol Airlines | Belém-Val de Cães, Belo Horizonte-Confins, Brasília, Campina Grande, Cuiabá, Fernando de Noronha, Fortaleza, Goiânia, Juazeiro do Norte, Manaus, Natal, Petrolina, Porto Alegre, Rio de Janeiro-Galeão, Salvador da Bahia, Santarém, São Luís, São Paulo-Congonhas, São Paulo-Guarulhos |
| TAM Airlines | Aracaju, Belém-Val de Cães, Belo Horizonte-Confins, Brasília, Buenos Aires-Ezeiza, Campinas-Viracopos, Curitiba-Afonso Pena, Fortaleza, João Pessoa, Londrina, Manaus, Natal, Petrolina, Porto Alegre, Rio de Janeiro-Galeão, Rio de Janeiro-Santos Dumont, Salvador da Bahia, Santarém, São Luís, São Paulo-Congonhas, São Paulo-Guarulhos |
| TAP Portugal | Lisbon |
| TRIP Linhas Aéreas | Aracaju, Belém-Val de Cães(03 jun.), Belo Horizonte-Confins, Fernando de Noronha, Maceió, Natal, Rio de Janeiro-Santos Dumont, Salvador da Bahia, São Paulo-Guarulhos |
| Webjet | Belo Horizonte-Confins, Rio de Janeiro-Galeão, Salvador da Bahia |
Accidents and incidents
- 1 November 1961: a Panair do Brasil Douglas DC-7C registration PP-PDO flying from Sal to Recife, during its final approach at Recife, struck an 84m hill 2.7 km from the runway and broke-up. The aircraft was doing a night approach too low and outside the regular traffic pattern. The aircraft was doing a night approach too low and outside the regular traffic pattern. Forty-five passengers and crew out of the 88 persons aboard died.[8]
- 28 July 1968: a United States Air Force Douglas C-124C Globemaster II registration 51-5178 flying from Paramaribo-Zanderij to Recife, while on approach to land at Recife, flew into a 1890 feet high hill 80 km away from Recife. The 10 occupants died.[9]
- 14 March 1970: a Paraense Fairchild Hiller FH-227B registration PP-BUF flying from Recife to Belém-Val de Cães, while on final approach to land at Belém, crashed into Guajará Bay. Of the 40 passengers and crew, 2 survived.[10]
- 14 December 1987: a Brazilian Air Force Lockheed C-130H Hercules registration FAB-2468, flying from Recife to Fernando de Noronha, crashed into the sea shortly before landing. All 29 crew and passengers died.[11]
- 20 September 1990: an Embraer EMB110P1 Bandeirante registration PT-FAW belonging to the Government of Pernambuco, flying from Fernando de Noronha to Recife, crashed into the sea shortly after take-off. All 12 crew and passengers died.[12]
- 11 November 1991: a Nordeste Embraer EMB110P1 Bandeirante registration PT-SCU, flying from Recife to Salvador da Bahia, during on initial climb had an engine failure followed by fire. The aircraft crashed on populated area. All 15 occupants of the aircraft and 2 persons on the ground died.[13]
- 15 September 2001: a TAM Airlines Fokker 100 registration PT-MRN operating the charter flight 9755, flying from Recife to Campinas-Viracopos, following an uncontrolled engine failure en route to Campinas had 3 cabin windows shattered by fragments of the engine and made an emergency landing at Belo Horizonte-Confins. One passenger was sucked out partly and held by another passenger until the aircraft landed. The passenger did not survive though.[14][15]
- 13 July 2011: a Noar Linhas Aéreas Let L-410 Turbolet registration PR-NOB operating flight 4896 from Recife to Natal crashed shortly after take-off from Recife. All 16 occupants were killed.[16][17]
Access
The airport is located 14 km (9 mi) from downtown Recife, 1 km (1 mi) from Boa Viagem Beach, and 25 km (16 mi) from Suape port.
See also
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References
This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency
- ^ Infraero Statistics for the Airport
- ^ Airport Official Website
- ^ "Lei n˚10.361, de 27 de dezembro de 2001" (in Portuguese). Lei Direto. 28 December 2001. Retrieved 21 May 2011.
- ^ "Estatísticas" (in Portuguese). Infraero. Retrieved 20 February 2012.
- ^ Rittner, Daniel; Braga, Paulo Victor (31 August 2009). "Infraero vai gastar R$5 bi em reforma de aeroportos". Valor Econômico (in Portuguese). pp. A4.
- ^ "Infraero conclui obra no Aeroporto Internacional do Recife" (in Portuguese). Diário de Pernambuco. 1 July 2011. Retrieved 1 July 2011.
- ^ "Cindacta III" (in Portuguese). Brazilian Air Force: Departamento de Controle do Espaço Aéreo DECEA. Retrieved 4 May 2011.
- ^ "Accident description PP-PDO". Aviation Safety Network. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
- ^ "Accident description 51-5178". Aviation Safety Network. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
- ^ "Accident description PP-BUF". Aviation Safety Network. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
- ^ "Accident description FAB-2468". Aviation Safety Network. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
- ^ "Accident description PT-FAW". Aviation Safety Network. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
- ^ "Accident description PT-SCU". Aviation Safety Network. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
- ^ "Accident description PT-MRN". Aviation Safety Network. Retrieved 23 May 2011.
- ^ Marra, Lívia (16 September 2001). "Avião da TAM acidentado em Minas havia sido revisado no mês passado" (in Portuguese). Folha Online. Retrieved 23 May 2011.
- ^ "Accident description PR-NOB". Aviation Safety Network. Retrieved 13 July 2011.
- ^ "Noar emite comunicado sobre acidente em Recife" (in Portuguese). Panrotas. 13 July 2011. Retrieved 13 July 2011.
External links
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- Airport information for SBRF at Great Circle Mapper. Source: DAFIF (effective October 2006).
- Current weather for SBRF at NOAA/NWS
- Accident history for REC at Aviation Safety Network
- Recife/Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport Photo Archive at airliners.net