International Flight Information Manual (Brazil)

The International Flight Information Manual (IFIM)

Aeronautical Information: Brazil

Designated Authorities

1. Civil Aviation

Postal address:	Departamento de Aviacao Civil Rua Santa Luzia, 651 Edificio Santos Dumont - 5° andar - Castelo 20030-040 - Rio de Janeiro - RJ - Brasil
Telephone:
Fax:	+55 21 2262 7054
Telex:	2152311
AFS:	SBRJYAYX
Cable/SITA:	DEPAC
E-mail:	veriano@ig.com.br bethemarcelo@ig.com.br dais_depv@bol.com.br cgna@cgna.gov.br
WWW:	www.cgna.gov.br www.dac.gov.br/principal/index.asp

2. Meteorology

Postal address:	Departamento de Controle do Espaco Aereo Divisao de Meteorologia Aeronautica Avenida General Justo, 370 - 2° andar 20021-130 - Rio de Janeiro - RJ - Brasil
Telephone:
Fax:	+55 21 2212 5283
Telex:
AFS:	SBRJYGYM
Cable/SITA:	METV
E-mail:
WWW:

3. Customs

Postal address:	Secretaria da Receita Federal Ministerio da Fazenda Av. Presidente Antonio Carlos, 375 - 9° andar Aeroporto Santos Dumont - 5° andar 20020 - 010 Rio de Janeiro - RJ - Brasil
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:	RECEFAZ
E-mail:
WWW:

4. Immigration

Postal address:	Departamento de Policia Federal Ministerio da Justica 70064-900 - Brasilia - Distrito Federal - Brasil
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:	DPMAS/DPS/BSD
E-mail:
WWW:

5. Health

Postal address:	Servico de Saude dos Portos Ministerio da Saude Praca Marechal Ancora s/n 20021-200 - Rio de Janeiro - RJ - Brasil
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:	SAPORTOS
E-mail:
WWW:

6. Animal Quarantine

Postal address:	Servico de Protecao Animal/Vegetal Ministerio da Agricultura Av. Rio Branco, 174 - 8° andar 20040-003 - Rio de Janeiro - RJ - Brasil
Telephone:
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E-mail:
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7. Plant Quarantine

Postal address:	Servico de Protecao Animal/Vegetal Ministerio da Agricultura Av. Rio Branco, 174 - 8° andar 20040-003 - Rio de Janeiro - RJ - Brasil
Telephone:
Fax:
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E-mail:
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8. Air Navigation and Airport Charges

Postal address:	Departamento de Aviacao Civil Rua Santa Luzia, 651 Edificio Santos Dumont - 5° andar - Castelo 20030-040 - Rio de Janeiro - RJ - Brasil
Telephone:
Fax:	+55 21 2262 7054
Telex:	2152311
AFS:
Cable/SITA:	DEPAC
E-mail:
WWW:

9. Aircraft Accident Investigation

Postal address:	Departamento de Controle do Espaco Aereo Divisao de Gerenciamento do Trafego Aereo Avenida General Justo, 370 - 2° andar 20021-130 - Rio de Janeiro - RJ - Brasil
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:	SBRJYGYS
Cable/SITA:	ATMPV
E-mail:
WWW:

Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)

1. AIS Headquarters

Postal address:	Department of Airspace Control - DECEA Divisao de Informacoes Aeronauticas - D-AIS Avenida General Justo, 370 - 2° andar - 20021-130 - Rio de Janeiro - RJ - Brasil
Telephone:	+55 21 3814 6350/6365
Fax:	+55 21 3814 6369/6340
Telex:
AFS:	SBRJYGYI
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:	dais@decea.gov.br
WWW:	www.decea.gov.br/ais

2. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

Postal address:	International NOTAM Office Av. General Justo, 160 - Anexo I
Telephone:	+55 21 3814 6339
Fax:	+55 21 3814 6127
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

Air Traffic Services (ATS)

1. Responsible Service

Postal address:
Telephone:
Fax:
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E-mail:
WWW:

2. ATS Units Contact List

Unit Name	Telephone Number	Telefax Number

Airports of Entry (AOE)

Designated International Airports in Country

Airport	M	R	A	N	E

The categories of airports are:

M-Major

International airports of entry and departure where all formalities incident to Customs, Immigration, Health and similar procedures are carried out, and which are open to scheduled and nonscheduled flights.

R-Restricted

International airports of entry and departure at which the formalities incident to Customs, Immigration, Health and similar procedures are made available on a restricted basis, to flights with prior approval only.

A-Alternate

International airports specified in the flight plan to which a flight may proceed when it becomes inadvisable to land at the airport of intended landing.

N-Nonscheduled

International airports at which approval may be granted, provided the prescribed prior notice is given, for international nonscheduled flights only; no other form of international operation is permitted.

E-External

International airports of entry and departure for international air traffic located in an administered territory, where all formalities incident to Customs, Immigration, Health and similar procedures are available.

Airport Links

Brazil Airports

World Aero Data -- Brazil Airports

Aeronautical Information Publication

1. Available Online

Not Available

Additional Remarks

1. United States International Aviation Restrictions

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2. Further Entry Requirements

1. All private and nonscheduled commercial aircraft overflying or landing for noncommercial purposes must give 24 hour prior notice to both the Department of Civil Aviation (TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: DEPAC RIO DE JANEIRO/TELEX: 02152311) and to the Airport of landing.

2. Prior notifications will become valid only after acknowledgement of the notification has been received. The acknowledgement must be carried on board the aircraft during the flight into or across Brazilian territory.

3. Nonscheduled commercial aircraft landing for commercial purposes must obtain prior permission from the Department of Civil Aviation, Santos Dumont Airport, 4 Andar 20021 Rio de Janeiro, RJ Brazil (TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: DEPAC RIO DE JANEIRO/TELEX: 02152315/02152316/02152320) at least 15 days prior to arrival. (If diplomatic channels are used, permission must be requested 30 days in advance.) All requests must include:

a. Name, citizenship and address of aircraft owner and/or operator.

b. Aircraft type and registration marks.

c. Name and citizenship of the pilot in command.

d. Names, qualification and issuing state of crew members licenses.

e. Route of flight and if aircraft is IFR equipped.

f. Dates, times of arrival and departure.

g. Airports of entry, intermediate stops and final departure.

h. Purpose of flight, number of passengers and amount of cargo, including points of loading/unloading of passengers/cargo.

i. Intended period of permanency of aircraft in Brazil. (Aircraft may remain in Brazil for a maximum of 105 days but a request for an extension may be made 15 days prior to the expiration of the period.)

4. Passport and visa required. Tourist visas are issued within 24 hours if the applicant submits in person. Visas valid for multiple entries within 5 years from date of first entry for a stay of up to 90 days (renewable for the same length of stay by the Federal Police in Brazil), requires 1 application form, 1 passport size photo, and proof of onward/return transportation. There is a processing fee of $100 for tourist. There is a $10 service fee for applications sent by mail, or by anyone other than applicant. Provide SASE for return of passport by mail. Minors (under 18) traveling alone, with one parent or with a third party, must present written authorization by the absent parent(s) or legal guardian, specifically granting permission to travel alone, with one parent or with a third party. This authorization must be notarized, authenticated by the Brazilian Embassy or Consulate, and translated into Portuguese. For information about business visas, contact the Brazilian Embassy (Consular Section), 3009 Whitehaven St., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/238-2828) or nearest Consulate: CA (323/651-2664 or 415/981-8170), FL (305/285-6200), IL (312/464-0244), MA (617/542-4000), NY (917/777-7777) or TX (713/961-3063).
www.brasilemb.org

3. Corporate Aircraft Constraints

The Brazilian CAA has been requiring copilots to possess a type rating. This basically means that unless there are two type rated pilots on board the airplane, then the flight is at risk of being grounded, a fine of $10,000 imposed and/or possibly the non-rated/insufficiently rated pilot being jailed. The copilot does not have to be a captain, just has to have the type rating. Before flying into Brazil, you can go to a FSDO in order to obtain the copilot type rating (for the appropriate aircraft) so that you are legal for flying to any international destination (i.e. Brazil).

4. Special Notices

None.

Updated: 20051125

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