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Campo Délio Jardim de Mattos Airport

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Campo Délio Jardim de Mattos Airport

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Rio de Janeiro's historic military and general aviation airfield.

Opened
1914
Location
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Campo Délio Jardim de Mattos Airport, designated ICAO code SBAF, is a public-use airport located in the Afonsos district of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It primarily serves general aviation, executive flights, and military operations, functioning under the oversight of the Brazilian Air Force. The airport is situated within the Campo dos Afonsos military aviation complex, one of Brazil's oldest and most historically significant aviation sites. It is not a commercial passenger hub and lacks scheduled airline services, making it distinct from Rio de Janeiro's major airports such as Galeão (SBGL) and Santos Dumont (SBRJ). The facility continues to play an important role in supporting general aviation activity in the greater Rio de Janeiro metropolitan area, as well as military training and logistics associated with the adjacent Brazilian Air Force base.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible by road via the western suburbs of Rio de Janeiro, though no dedicated public transit links serve it directly.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airlines operate from this airport, which is dedicated to general aviation and military use.
Notable facts
  • ›Campo dos Afonsos is considered the birthplace of Brazilian military aviation.
  • ›The site hosted some of Brazil's earliest aviation experiments in the early 20th century.
  • ›It operates primarily as a military airfield under Brazilian Air Force jurisdiction.
  • ›No IATA code is assigned, reflecting its non-commercial status.
  • ›The airfield is adjacent to the Aerospace Technical Center (CTA) facilities associated with Brazilian Air Force training.
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Rio de Janeiro's storied military airfield bridging history and aviation tradition

Campo Délio Jardim de Mattos Airport, identified by the ICAO code SBAF, is a military aviation facility located in the Realengo neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Originally established in the early twentieth century, it has served primarily as a Brazilian Air Force base and training ground rather than a commercial passenger hub. The airport plays a supporting role in the broader Rio de Janeiro aviation network, handling military operations, general aviation, and occasional government flights.

Terminals
  • Military Operations Terminal — A functional facility serving Brazilian Air Force personnel, government flights, and authorized general aviation operators.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available from surrounding Realengo district
  • Public buses connecting Realengo to central Rio de Janeiro
  • Ride-hailing apps such as Uber and 99 operate in the area
  • Private car hire arrangements for authorized personnel
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Realengo Rio
  • Ibis Rio de Janeiro Centro
  • Windsor Barra Hotel
  • Mercure Rio de Janeiro Barra
Dining

As a military airfield, public dining options within the airport are extremely limited and generally restricted to personnel. The surrounding Realengo neighborhood offers local Brazilian eateries, padarias, and lanchonetes serving everyday meals. Visitors are advised to arrange meals before arriving or explore nearby commercial areas along Estrada do Realengo.

Traveller Tips
  • Access to the airfield is restricted; confirm authorization well in advance of any planned visit.
  • Public transport connections are available but infrequent — allow extra travel time when heading to or from central Rio.
  • Ride-hailing apps are the most convenient ground transport option in the Realengo area.
  • This is not a commercial airport; travellers seeking passenger flights should use Galeão (GIG) or Santos Dumont (SDU) airports.

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