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SBRF — Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport

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Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (SBRF) in Recife, Brazil is an inbound empty-leg hub with 557 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $40,500.

557 live empty legs involving SBRF

Code
SBRF
Traffic
6.9/10
Runways
1
Longest
9,865 ft
Live legs
557

Empty-leg demand

Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (SBRF) in Recife, Brazil is primarily an empty-leg arrival hub: 367 of 557 live legs (66%) are inbound, according to EmptyJet.

Aircraft mix at SBRF is led by Hawker 125-600 (Midsize Jet) (111 legs), with Dassault Falcon 900, Hawker 600 also active.

The busiest live corridors at SBRF are from SBCG (159), from SBSP (81), and to SBBR (62).

Priced empty legs at SBRF center on a median ask of $40,500, with an observed range of $20,200–$234,400 (557 priced listings).

Key takeaways

  • SBRF: 557 live empty legs (190 out / 367 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at SBRF: $40,500 (n=557).
  • Busiest corridor: from SBCG (159 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Hawker 125-600 (111 legs, ~20%).

Inbound repositioning into SBRF creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 557 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Inbound fromSBCGCampo Grande Airport159$46,300
Inbound fromSBSPCongonhas Airport81$35,100
Outbound toSBBRPresidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport62$32,650
Inbound fromSBGRGuarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport62$36,400
Outbound toSBGRGuarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport58$36,600
Outbound toSBCGCampo Grande Airport43$44,100

Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Hawker 125-600Midsize Jet111
Dassault Falcon 900Large Jet48
Hawker 600Midsize Jet27
Cessna Citation IIIMidsize Jet23
Cessna Citation VIMidsize Jet17

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

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
18/369,865 ft148 ftASPNo

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FAQ

How active is SBRF for empty legs?

Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (SBRF) has 557 live empty-leg listings — 190 departing and 367 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at SBRF?

The median ask at SBRF is $40,500 across 557 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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