State Department looks to secure hangar space in Brazil for US Air Force aircraft

The U.S. Department of State (DoS) is seeking hangar space at Brasília International Airport in Brazil for a single Air Force C-12 aircraft (also known as Super King Air B200). The agreement, which would run from March 5 through Dec. 4, is valued at $64,528.30, according to contract documents.

Under the terms of the contract, the selected service provider will maintain a designated parking spot for the aircraft, ensure 24-hour ground support, and allocate an exclusive VHF frequency (130.4 MHz) for communications. The services are intended to enable the Department of War and its Defense Attaché Office (DAO) in Brasília to carry out routine operational duties, support diplomatic missions, and safeguard United States interests in the region.

“This will allow the Office of the Department of Defense and DAO to accomplish their assigned duties and defend the U.S. government interests and policies, working to further assist on making America prosperous, stronger, and safer,” DoS said in contract documents.

The Super King Air B200 and its military variant, the C‑12, are twin-engine turboprop platforms used for transport, personnel movement, and light surveillance. Their relatively short-range capabilities make them suitable for regional missions throughout South America, a region where the United States maintains a network of defense and diplomatic outposts.

Plane-spotting hobbyists in Brazil photographed a C-12 landing at Brasília International Airport in October 2016, bearing tail number 30496.