Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
Rio de Janeiro/Galeão – Antônio Carlos Jobim International Airport (ICAO: SBGL / IATA: GIG)
Location (City, Country)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Airport Type & Size
GIG is a large international airport and one of Brazil’s most important aviation hubs. It has two long runways:
- Runway 10/28: 4,000 meters
- Runway 15/33: 3,180 meters
The airport supports a high mix of long-haul and regional flights and served as a major entry point for the 2016 Olympics. It offers full wide-body capabilities and multiple terminals.
Why should this airport be added to World of Airports?
Rio de Janeiro is a major gateway to South America. Including GIG would bring geographic balance to the game by adding a playable airport on the South American continent. Its size, infrastructure, and strategic location make it ideal for connecting with existing playable hubs worldwide. It would introduce a wide variety of routes and new contracts for players.
Major Airlines & Routes
Airlines operating at GIG include:
GOL, LATAM, Avianca, American Airlines, United, Emirates, Lufthansa, KLM, Air France, British Airways, Aerolíneas Argentinas
Initial destinations (real-world):
JFK, MIA, DXB, FCO, DFW, BSB, AMS, LIS, GRU, CDG, PTY, ATL, LHR, EZE, LIM, BOG, IAH, MAD, SCL, FRA
Unique Features or Challenges
- Strategic location for intercontinental traffic
- Long runways ideal for heavy aircraft
- Unique opportunity to expand into South America
- Historical and high-tourism location with Olympic legacy
- High traffic variability from domestic to international
Optional: Links, images, maps, or videos
Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport - Wikipedia
