Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) is the main airport serving Recife, the capital of the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. It is named after the renowned Brazilian anthropologist and sociologist Gilberto Freyre. Located 14 kilometers (8.7 miles) from downtown Recife, the airport is a major hub for domestic and international flights, serving as a gateway to the vibrant city and the surrounding region.
General Information about Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre Airport
The following table is an overview of REC Airport indicated below:
| Airport | Aeropuerto Internacional de Recife-Guararapes |
| Airport Type | Public |
| Operator | Infraero (1974–2019) Aena (2019–present) |
| Serves | Recife |
| Hub for | Azul Brazilian Airlines |
| Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre Airport Code | REC |
| Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre Airport Terminals | 1 |
| REC Airport Runway | 1 |
| REC Airport Coordinates | 08°07′35″S 034°55′22″W |
| Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre Airport Address | Praça Min. Salgado Filho, s/n – Imbiribeira, Recife – PE, 51210-902, Brazil |
| Website | Recife International Airport |
| Elevation | 10 m / 33 ft |
Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre Airport Code
Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre Airport code is REC. This three-letter IATA code is based on the name of the airport itself.
| IATA CODE | REC |
| ICAO CODE | SBRF |
| WORLD AREA CODE | +1 |
| COUNTRY CODE | USA |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | REC |
Recife Airport Map
The REC Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport Runway
Recife International Airport has only one runway.
| Name | Length (mtr) | Length (ft) | Surface |
| 18/36 | 2,751 | 9,026 | Asphalt |
Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre Airport Terminal
Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport has only one terminal. This terminal serves both domestic and international flights. The terminal was built in 2004 and has a capacity of 9 million passengers per year. It is the largest airport in Northeastern Brazil.
Nearest Airports to REC Airport
Some of the International and Domestic airports near REC.
- Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport – 134 km
- Presidente João Suassuna Airport – 246 km
- Maceió/Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport – 295 km
- Greater Natal International Airport – 309 km
Airlines Operating from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre Airport
The following airlines operate from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport:
- Azul Brazilian Airlines
- Azul Conecta
- Gol Transportes Aéreos
- LATAM Brasil
- TAP Air Portugal
- Voepass Linhas Aéreas
