Rio Branco International Airport is the main airport serving Rio Branco, the capital of the state of Acre in Brazil. Located about 18 kilometers from the city center, the airport serves as a hub for domestic and regional flights, with connections to major cities throughout Brazil. It also handles a limited number of international flights, primarily to neighboring countries.
Rio Branco–Plácido de Castro airport was opened in 1999 and has a single runway measuring 2,158 meters in length. The terminal building has a capacity for 1.2 million passengers per year. The airport is operated by VINCI Airports, a French company that manages airports around the world.
General Information about Rio Branco Airport
The following table is an overview of RBR Airport indicated below:
| Airport | Rio Branco International Airport |
| Airport Type | Public |
| Operator | Infraero (1999–2021) Vinci (2021–present) |
| Built In (Year) | 1999 |
| Serves | Rio Branco |
| Rio Branco Airport Code | RBR |
| Rio Branco Airport Terminals | 1 |
| RBR Airport Runway | 1 |
| RBR Airport Coordinates | 09°52′06″S 067°53′53″W |
| Rio Branco Airport Address | Avenida Plácido de Castro, s/n – Vila Aeroporto, Rio Branco – AC, 69923-900, Brazil |
| Contact Number | +55 68 3211-1003 |
| Website | https://riobranco-airport.com.br |
| Elevation | 193 m / 633 ft |
Rio Branco Airport Code
Rio Branco Airport code is RBR. This three-letter IATA code is based on the name of the airport itself.
| IATA CODE | RBR |
| ICAO CODE | SBRB |
| WORLD AREA CODE | +1 |
| COUNTRY CODE | USA |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | RBR |
Rio Branco Airport Map
The RBR Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Rio Branco International Airport Runway
RBR Airport has one active runway.
| Name | Length (mt) | Length (ft) | Surface |
| 06/24 | 2,158 | 7,080 | Asphalt |
Rio Branco Airport Terminal
Rio Branco International Airport has one terminal. The terminal is divided into two areas: domestic and international. The domestic area is located on the ground floor, while the international area is located on the first floor. The terminal has a total area of 11,000 square meters and can accommodate up to 320,000 passengers per year.
Nearest Airports to Rio Branco International Airport
Some of the International and Domestic airports near RBR.
- Riberalta Airport (RIB) – 222 km
- Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) – 603 km
- El Alto International Airport(LPB) – 729 km
- Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport(IQT) – 915 km
- Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) – 1045 km
- Rodríguez Ballón International Airport(AQP) – 1447 km
- Chacalluta International Airport(ARI) – 1930 km
- Diego Aracena International Airport – 2285 km
- Viru Viru International Airport (WI) – 2356 km
- Jorge Wilstermann International Airport (CBB) – 2694 km
- Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO) – 2908 km
Airlines Operating from Rio Branco Airport
The following airlines operate from Rio Branco International Airport:
- Gol Transportes Aéreos
- LATAM Brasil
