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SBAF - Afonsos

General Information

Information
Aerodrome name Rio de Janeiro - Campo Délio Jardim de Mattos
Type of Operation Military
Transition altitude 7000 ft
Elevation 112 ft (34 m)

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Runways

Runway Preferred ILS Pattern
08 - Standard
26 - Standard

ATC Units

Code Abbr. Callsign Frequency Remarks
SBAF_GND GAF Afonsos Ground 121.850
SBAF_R_TWR RAF Afonsos Radio 118.900

DCL / CPDLC

  • DCL service is not available at the aerodrome.

Operations

Aerodrome Regulations

  • Civil ACFT OPS only with AUTH from the Commander of Afonsos Air Force Base.
  • ACFT with DEST Afonsos shall make first contact with the BAAF Operations FREQ (122.950) in order to check the parking location and the required ground support.
  • OBS VAC for joining or leaving the TFC circuit.

Aprons and Taxiways

  • Engine checks on RWY 26 by ACFT lined up at position 3 are PRB.
  • Use of the park apron for OPS related to the CAN is PRB. These OPS shall be carried out on the base apron; OPS on the park apron may be AUTH for ACFT carrying authorities.

Additional Information

  • OBS bird concentration (vultures) in the TFC circuit.
  • OBS concentration of kites near THR 26 and in the TFC circuit, mainly in JAN, FEB, JUL and DEC.

Parking Stands

Apron Stands Classification
1 ANY Military