Empty-leg hub
SBRF — Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
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Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (SBRF) in Recife, Brazil is a two-way empty-leg hub with 553 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $40,500.
553 live empty legs involving SBRF
Empty-leg demand
Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (SBRF) in Recife, Brazil sees two-way empty-leg traffic — 231 outbound and 322 inbound across 553 live legs, according to EmptyJet.
Priced empty legs at SBRF center on a median ask of $40,500, with an observed range of $30,300–$127,800 (553 priced listings).
The busiest live corridors at SBRF are from SBCG (159), from SBSP (79), and to SBBR (68).
Aircraft mix at SBRF is led by Hawker 125-600 (Midsize Jet) (111 legs), with Hawker 600, Cessna Citation III also active.
Key takeaways
- SBRF: 553 live empty legs (231 out / 322 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at SBRF: $40,500 (n=553).
- Busiest corridor: from SBCG (159 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Hawker 125-600 (111 legs, ~20%).
Two-way empty-leg flow at SBRF creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 553 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.
Live empty-leg corridors
| Direction | Airport | Live listings | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inbound from | SBCGCampo Grande Airport | 159 | $46,300 |
| Inbound from | SBSPCongonhas Airport | 79 | $36,400 |
| Outbound to | SBBRPresidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport | 68 | $33,200 |
| Outbound to | SBCGCampo Grande Airport | 64 | $46,200 |
| Inbound from | SBGRGuarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport | 60 | $36,450 |
| Outbound to | SBGRGuarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport | 58 | $36,600 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Hawker 125-600 | Midsize Jet | 111 |
| Hawker 600 | Midsize Jet | 27 |
| Cessna Citation III | Midsize Jet | 23 |
| Cessna Citation VI | Midsize Jet | 17 |
| Hawker 800 | Midsize Jet | 17 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- REC
- ICAO
- SBRF
- City
- Recife
- Country
- Brazil
- Type
- medium airport
- Elevation
- 33 ft
- Timezone
- America/Sao_Paulo
- Region
- South America
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 9,865 ft
- Traffic score
- 6.9 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
- Official site
- infraero.gov.br
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 9,865 ft | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Nearby airports
FAQ
How active is SBRF for empty legs?
Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (SBRF) has 553 live empty-leg listings — 231 departing and 322 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at SBRF?
The median ask at SBRF is $40,500 across 553 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at SBRF?
The strongest live corridor at SBRF is from SBCG (Campo Grande Airport), with 159 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at SBRF most often?
The Hawker 125-600, a Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at SBRF, with 111 live listings (~20% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport?
The primary code for Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport is SBRF.
Where is SBRF airport located?
Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (SBRF) is in Recife, Brazil.
What is the ICAO code for REC?
The ICAO code for Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) is SBRF.
What is the longest runway at SBRF?
The longest runway at Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (SBRF) is 9,865 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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