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Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport · Recife

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
33 ft / 10 m
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 122.80 MHz (RECIFE TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
18/36 · 9,865 ft · AsphaltUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (SBRF), located in Recife, 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 33 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.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.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
ICAO / IATA
SBRF / REC
Municipality
Recife
Country
Region
BR-PE — Pernambuco
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Elevation
33 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 18 / 36
ILS EQUIPPEDUNLIT
Runway Length: 9,865 ft / 3,007 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 162° / 342°
RWY 18 (162°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: I-RF | CRS: 182°
RWY 36 (342°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: I-RE | CRS: 2°

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP RECIFE APP
119.10 MHz
ATIS ATIS
127.65 MHz
GND GND
121.85 MHz
OPS RECIFE OPS
122.50 MHz
TWR RECIFE TWR
122.80 MHz

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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026