Cabo Frio International Airport
Cabo Frio International Airport Aeroporto Internacional de Cabo Frio | |||||||||||
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Operator | Costa do Sol | ||||||||||
| Serves | Cabo Frio | ||||||||||
| Time zone | Time in Brazil (UTC−03:00) | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 6.60[2] m / 21.65[1] ft | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 22°55′15″S 042°04′17″W / 22.92083°S 42.07139°W | ||||||||||
| Website | www | ||||||||||
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  CFB Location in Brazil | |||||||||||
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Cabo Frio International Airport (IATA: CFB, ICAO: SBCB) is the airport serving Cabo Frio, Brazil.
The airport is operated by Costa do Sol.
History
The airport was built by the government of the state of Rio de Janeiro in partnership with the Brazilian Air Force. It was inaugurated in 1998 as a facility specialized in cargo transportation.
In September 2007 the first enlargement was completed, including a new terminal and enlargements of the runway and apron.[5]
In June 2010 the second phase of enlargement works was inaugurated, including access roads, enlargement of the cargo terminal, apron, new administration offices and a dedicated terminal for Petrobras to operate flights to its offshore oil platforms of the Campos basin.[6]
Since October 3, 2011 the airport is administrated by the private company Libra Aeroportos, using the name Costa do Sol Operadora Aeroportuária, as a concession from the Municipality of Cabo Frio.[7]
During holidays the airport often receives charter flights from Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay.
Airlines and destinations
Passenger
| Airlines | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Azul Brazilian Airlines | Belo Horizonte–Confins, Rio de Janeiro–Santos Dumont |
| Gol Transportes Aéreos | Seasonal: São Paulo–Guarulhos |
Scheduled cargo
| Airlines | Destinations |
|---|---|
| LATAM Cargo Brasil | Amsterdam, Campinas, Miami |
Access
The airport is located 8 km (5 mi) from downtown Cabo Frio.
See also
References
- ^ (https://www.cabofrioairport.com.br)
- ^ (https://www.cabofrioairport.com.br)
- ^ "Cabo Frio Airport". Cabo Frio Airport. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
- ^ "Aeródromos". ANAC (in Portuguese). 22 August 2019. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
- ^ "Lula inaugura amplicação do aeroporto de Cabo Frio nesta tarde" (in Portuguese). O Dia Online. 28 September 2007. Archived from the original on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 2 June 2010.
- ^ "Começam obras de ampliação do aeroporto de Cabo Frio" (in Portuguese). Panrotas. 2 June 2010. Retrieved 2 June 2010.
- ^ "Libra adquire controle de Aeroporto Internacional de Cabo Frio" (in Portuguese). Valor Econômico. 3 October 2011. Retrieved 23 July 2016.
External links
- Template:WAD
- Airport information for SBCB at Great Circle Mapper. Source: DAFIF (effective October 2006).
- Current weather for SBCB at NOAA/NWS
- Accident history for CFB at Aviation Safety Network
