Reference only — not for real-world navigation.
SBBZ
Umberto Modiano Airport · Cabo Frio
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
10 ft / 3 m
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Primary Channel
AFIS 131.75 MHz (BUZIOS RDO)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
7/25 · 4,265 ft · AsphaltUNLITFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Umberto Modiano Airport (SBBZ), located in Cabo Frio, Brazil. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 10 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 7,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Umberto Modiano Airport
ICAO / IATA
SBBZ / BZC
Municipality
Cabo Frio
Country
Region
BR-RJ — Rio de Janeiro
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Elevation
10 ft
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Runway 7 / 25
UNLIT
Runway Length: 4,265 ft / 1,300 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: —° / —°
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 7
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 25
No ILS / Visual Only
AFIS BUZIOS RDO
131.75 MHz
APP ALDEIA APP
119.45 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026