Airport Code

REC

Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport

ICAO: SBRF

About Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Airport

Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport, identified by its IATA code REC and ICAO code SBRF, is a key airport serving Recife, Brazil. It connects travelers from around the world to the greater Recife area.

Situated at coordinates -8.1265 latitude and -34.9236 longitude, the airport follows the America/Fortaleza timezone. Passengers can also consider nearby alternatives such as JPA (Joao Pessoa, 109.1 km), CAU (Caruaru, 121.2 km), CPV (Campina Grande, 143.4 km), MCZ (Maceio, 181.1 km).

Planning a trip through REC? Here you will find live weather data, time zone comparisons, a distance calculator, and links to real-time flight information — everything you need in one place.

Local Time

America/Fortaleza

Location

Recife

Brazil

Coordinates

-8.1265, -34.9236

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Frequently Asked Questions — REC

What city is REC airport in?

Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) is located in Recife, Brazil.

What is the ICAO code for Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport?

The ICAO code for Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport is SBRF. This code is used by air traffic control and airline operations worldwide.

Where is REC located?

REC is located at latitude -8.126489639282227 and longitude -34.92359924316406 in Recife, Brazil.

What timezone is REC airport in?

Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport operates in the America/Fortaleza timezone.

What does the airport code REC stand for?

The IATA code REC is the three-letter identifier assigned to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport by the International Air Transport Association. You will find this code on your boarding pass, luggage tags, and flight booking systems.

What is the difference between REC and SBRF?

REC is the IATA code (3 letters, used on tickets and baggage) and SBRF is the ICAO code (4 letters, used by pilots and air traffic control) for Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.

What is the weather like at REC airport?

You can check the current weather conditions at REC airport at the top of this page. We provide real-time temperature data powered by Open-Meteo.

What airports are near REC?

The closest airports to REC are: JPA (Joao Pessoa, 109.1 km), CAU (Caruaru, 121.2 km), CPV (Campina Grande, 143.4 km), MCZ (Maceio, 181.1 km).