Jacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)

Rio De Janeiro, BR 🇧🇷 Small Airport

ICAO

SBJR

IATA

RRJ

Elevation

10 ft

Region

BR-RJ

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: SBJR

Local Code: RJ0005

Location: -22.986773° N, -43.372194° E

Continent: South America

Type: Small Airport

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Online Reviews Summary

Jacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho Airport (SBJR (RRJ)) primarily serves general aviation and offshore oil operations, with a recent focus on upgrading facilities to enhance the experience for specialized and premium travelers. While direct traveler sentiment reviews are not extensively available, current developments indicate efforts to improve passenger comfort and services. The airport is undergoing significant enhancements, suggesting a positive outlook for future traveler satisfaction.

What Travelers Love

Strategic Location: The airport is conveniently located in Barra da Tijuca, providing crucial access for general aviation and as a major helibase for offshore support operations.
Recent Renovations & Upcoming Facilities: Management has revitalized the passenger terminal with new furniture, improved air conditioning, enhanced signage, and refurbished restrooms. A new VIP lounge is expected to open by November 2024, and a comprehensive Executive Terminal is planned for completion in 2025, specifically catering to premium travelers and offshore operations.
Efficient Security and Immigration (Domestic): Estimated security wait times are around 29 minutes, and immigration (if applicable for connecting domestic to international travel) is around 8 minutes, indicating a relatively smooth process for a smaller airport.
Good Transportation Connections: The airport is well-connected by BRT (TransCarioca and TransOlímpica), various bus lines (e.g., 2803, 40, 53, 565, 881), and easily accessible by taxi and ride-sharing services (Uber). Private transfer services are also available.

Common Complaints

Limited Commercial International Flights: Jacarepaguá is a smaller airport primarily focused on general and specialized aviation; there are no international flights operating directly from RRJ. Travelers needing international connections will use other major Rio de Janeiro airports.
Lack of Detailed Traveler Reviews: Specific recent complaints from a broad base of commercial travelers are not readily available in public summaries, possibly due to the airport's specialized nature and smaller scale of passenger operations compared to larger international hubs.

Overall, Jacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho Airport is undergoing a transformation to better serve its niche as a specialized aviation hub, particularly for offshore and premium travel. While it's not a primary choice for general international tourism, its enhanced facilities and efficient domestic operations are likely to be appreciated by its target users.

Last updated: 52 days ago

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`03/21`	2952 ft	98 ft	ASP	Active Lighted

Type	Description	Frequency

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency
`JPG`	Jacarepagua	NDB	`205 kHz`

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