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SD3Y

Rio Louro Airstrip · Macaé

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
16 ft / 5 m
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
05/23 · 3,018 ft · GrassUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Rio Louro Airstrip (SD3Y), located in Macaé, 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 16 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.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Rio Louro Airstrip
ICAO / IATA
SD3Y / —
Municipality
Macaé
Country
Region
BR-RJ — Rio de Janeiro
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Elevation
16 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 05 / 23
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,018 ft / 920 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: ° / °
RWY 05
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 23
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

SBME
Macaé Benedito Lacerda Airport
6 km / 3 nm
SBBZ
Umberto Modiano Airport
57 km / 31 nm
SBCP
Bartolomeu Lisandro Airport
81 km / 44 nm
SBRJ
Santos Dumont Airport
160 km / 86 nm
SBGLILS
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport
164 km / 88 nm

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