Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro

• ICAO: SBGR
• Name: Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro
• Type: large_airport
• Category: International
• Latitude: -23.435556
• Longitude: -46.473057
• Elevation: 2461 ft
• Country: Brazil
• Municipality: São Paulo
• IATA Code: GRU
• FAA Code: N/A
• FIR: SBBS
• Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
• Distance from City: 20.8 km
• VFR: Yes
• IFR: Yes

Runway 10R/28L

• Designation: 10R/28L
• Dimensions: 9843 X 148
• Surface: ASPH
• PCN: 77/F/B/W/T
• Lighting: N/A
• NAVAIDs: N/A
• Approach Types: N/A
• Remarks: N/A

Runway 10L/28R

• Designation: 10L/28R
• Dimensions: 12139 X 148
• Surface: ASPH
• PCN: 77/F/B/W/T
• Lighting: N/A
• NAVAIDs: N/A
• Approach Types: N/A
• Remarks: N/A

• Tower: 118.400, 121.500, 132.750, 135.200 MHz
• Ground: 121.700, 126.900 MHz
• Operations: 122.500 MHz
• Traffic/Approach: 121.000 MHz
• ATIS: 127.750 MHz

• Open: N/A
• Close: N/A
• Extra Hours On Request: Yes
• Remarks: OPR TIME IN UTC -3 PRKG of ACFT from general civil aviation only in the NR 12 yard and through AUTH of the operational control center via TEL: (11) 2445-4313 / 4438 or by e-mail: ag.coa@gru.com.br. Mandatory use of fork and MAX stay on the ground 2HR. Patio 12 PRKG HEL with ABVL of 3 positions. TWY SIERRA, TANGO and UNIFORME CLSD for ACFT dimensions ABV B-707, TAX by own means. AUTH cargo flights and non-scheduled flights only 0300/0900 (with PRKG position capacity for 12 PSN) and 1500/2100 (with PRKG position capacity for 02 PSN). AUTH night postal network flights only 0230/0900 with MAX stay on the ground of 2 HR. Long stay restriction of more than 3 HR for extra flights, transfers, and non-regular passenger and cargo flights. TWY Alfa BTN TWY Golf and patio 1 LTD for ACFT with a maximum wingspan of 65m. TWY Victor for ACFT maximum wingspan 65M. MIL ACFT destination to BASP (patio 13) should CTC OPS Guarulhos (FREQ 122.50) from 0800-0000 end COOR GND support. Support outside these hours, conditional upon prior SOL through TEL: (11) 2465-2040 and TF3 (922) 313. PRB overflight of HEL over the São Paulo Air Base. OBST (TOWER) LGTD COORD 232802.40S/0462634.10W ELEV 30M MOUNTED OBST (TOWER) LGTD ALT OTP 815M (2674FT) AMSL AT COORD 232708S/0462855W OBST (BUILDING) LGTD COORD 232727.16S/0463101.31W ELEV 811.68M OBST (BUILDING) LGTD mounted COORD 232708.90S/0462833.10W ELEV 797.00M. OBST (Mast) LGTD COORD 232613.40S/462758W ELEV 787M MOUNTED. OBS OBST (tower) with ELEV 2841FT, DIST 5515M THR 10R AZM 258DEG. OBST (GROUP OF TREES) NEG LGTD ELEV 802.82M AZM 093 DEG DIST 6667M FROM THR 10L. OBST (BUILDING) NEG LGTD COORD 232519.35S / 0462618.96W ELEV 759.95M OBS OBST (BUILDING) LGTD COORD 232533.27S/0463108.89W ELEV 802.40M MOUNTED OBS OBST (BUILDING) LGTD COORD 232620.62S/0462448.23W ELEV 813.85M ASSEMBLED. OBS OBST (BUILDING) LGTD COORD 232557.31S/0462500.62W ELEV 810.00M MOUNTED OBST (BUILDING) LGTD COORD 233233.68S/0463438.71W, Height: 229.00M (752 feet), Top altitude: 923.72m (3031 feet). ACFT should adjust LDG and TKOF for the least time of occupancy of the RWY in use. ACFT CAT Alpha, Bravo and Charlie should be ready for TKOF on RWY 10L from INT TWY Hotel when REQ AVBL 3.400M. ACFT CAT Alpha, Bravo and Charlie should be prepared for TKOF on RWY 28R from INT TWY Papa when REQ AVBL 3.460M. ACFT should be prepared for TKOF without stopping on the RWY. THR 10L displaced by 90m.THR 28R displaced by 60m. Day/night VFR OPS AVBL only for HEL, Brazilian Military ACFT and for ACFT not equipped with RNAV1 when there is unavailability of conventional procedures. Training flight prohibited, except in the following cases: - ACFT MIL based at BASP. - ACFT conducting training for ILS CAT II operation, with COOR and AUTH from the control agencies of São Paulo. AD PRB OPS LDG and TKOF BTN 0930-1300 and 2200-0200 for turboprop and piston ACFT EXC MIL ACFT, ACFT complying with MEDEVAC and those operating under the Brazilian Civil Aviation Regulation (RBAC) 121 and 129. OBS concentration of vultures in approach sectors RWY 10/28. OBS concentration of kites in the ATZ, mainly in the months of JAN, FEB, JUL and DEC, GND/1500FT AGL. Recovery Kit (Ability to remove ACFT with wingspan BTN 65M and 80M) under the responsibility of TAM Linhas Aéreas (Activation H24 via TEL: 55 11- 98757-5206, 2445-4366 or 5582- 8639) AVBL. PRB usage of SBGR as a change of DEST or ALTN from FLT originally planned for SBSP or SBKP due to apron capacity, except ACFT MIL. The general aviation ACFT (including air TAX) should previously COOR their operation on the TEL: +55 (11) 2445-4313/2445-4438 or by e-mail ag.coa@gru.com.br. 1-ACFT with a wingspan of up to 24M - 6 (six) HR in advance. 2-ACFT with a wingspan of up to 65M - 24 (twenty-four) HR in advance. 3-MAX stay time on GND, FLT INTL 03 HR and FLT DOM 02 HR. 4-Mandatory to inform: - Handling company accredited at AP responsible for the ACFT service; - AVBL resources for removal of the ACFT, in case of incident/accident. 5-Mandatory use of fork. Flight plan presentation and its updates by radiotelephony are prohibited. PRB PLN visuals of fixed-wing ACFT with destination or origin in this AD, EXC Brazilian military ACFT. OBS VAC for entry or exit of the traffic circuit. MEHT: 1-RWY 10L – 57FT 2-RWY 28R – 61.48FT 3-RWY 10R – 63FT 4-RWY 28L – 71FT EMERG. Available in the courtyard of ETA-4. OPR with LED bulbs. DCL. D-ATIS Accepts PLN and its updates via TEL/CMA: (11) 2445-2179 or 2445-3205; TEL PLN: (11) 2445-3185. OPR NAV Brazil

• AIS Tel: 55-11-2445-2629
• ARO Tel: 55-11-2445-4313
• MET Tel: 55-11-2445-2179
• Admin Tel: N/A
• Health Tel: 55-11-2445-2629
• Police Tel: N/A
• Authorities Tel: N/A
• Website: https://www.gru.com.br
• Remarks: Parking for general civil aviation aircraft is only available on apron number 12 and requires authorization from the operational control center through the following phone numbers: (11) 2445-4313 / 4438 or via email: ag.coa@gru.com.br. The use of a tow bar is mandatory and maximum ground stay is 2 hours. Apron 12 has parking for helicopters with a capacity of 3 positions. Taxiways SIERRA, TANGO, and UNIFORM are closed to aircraft larger than a B-707, taxiing under their own power. Authorization for cargo flights and non-scheduled flights is only from 0300/0900 (with parking position capacity for 12 positions) and 1500/2100 (with parking position capacity for 2 positions). Authorization for night postal network flights only from 0230/0900 with a maximum ground stay of 2 hours. Long stay restriction of more than 3 hours for extra flights, transfers and non-scheduled passenger and cargo flights. General aviation aircraft (including air taxis) must pre-coordinate their operations at the following phone numbers: +55 (11) 2445-4313/2445-4438 or via email at ag.coa@gru.com.br. 1- Aircraft with a wingspan of up to 24M - 6 (six) hours in advance. 2- Aircraft with a wingspan of up to 65M - 24 (twenty-four) hours in advance. 3- Maximum ground stay, INTL FLT 03 hours and DOM FLT 02 hours. 4- It's mandatory to inform: The accredited handling company at the airport responsible for servicing the aircraft; Available resources for aircraft removal, in case of incident/accident. 5- The use of a tow bar is mandatory.

• Slot Required: No
• PPR Required: Yes
• PPR Contact: CGNA (Centro de Gerenciamento de Navegacao Aerea): slot coordination required. Contact via SITA or CGNA online system. Minimum 48 hours advance for GA.
• Remarks: NR

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• Close: %H:%i
• Phone: 0
• Extra Hours On Request: No
• Remarks: H24

• Landing Fee: BRL $20.00 per metric ton MTOW
• Parking Fee: BRL $10.00 per metric ton MTOW per hour; first 2 hours free for international
• Handling Mandatory: Yes
• Currency: BRL
• Remarks: Sao Paulo/Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International. GRU Airport (concessionaire) fees. Busiest airport in South America.

• Fuel Type: Jet A-1
• Price/L: N/A
• Last Updated: 2026-02-18
• Remarks: BR Aviation (Petrobras) and Raizen. Highest throughput airport in Brazil. Brazilian fuel taxes included.

• Port of Entry: Yes
• GENDEC Required: Yes
• GAR Required: No
• Remarks: APIS required. Immigration and customs at Terminals 2 and 3 (international). General declaration required. ANVISA health clearance. Busiest international gateway in South America.

• Curfew Start: N/A
• Curfew End: N/A
• Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
• Remarks: No formal curfew. Slot coordination required (CGNA). Elevation 2,459 ft MSL. Frequent low visibility and fog, especially in winter (June-August). Two parallel runways.

SBJH

• ICAO: SBJH
• Name: SAO PAULO CATARINA AEROPORTO EXECUTIVO
• Distance (NM): 38.2
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: No
• Immigration Remarks: Domestic primarily. Sao Jose dos Campos. Aerospace industry.

SBKP

• ICAO: SBKP
• Name: Viracopos
• Distance (NM): 44.6
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: Major international port of entry. eAPIS required. Campinas, Viracopos. Major cargo hub.

• Overflight Permit: No
• Landing Permit: Conditional
• Overflight Lead Time: Notification only (no advance time specified for overflight-only; 24 hours recommended)
• Landing Lead Time: 24 hours (AVANAC for multi-airport); Part 135 charter: allow 5+ business days

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