Congonhas - Deputado Freitas Nobre

• ICAO: SBSP
• Name: Congonhas - Deputado Freitas Nobre
• Type: medium_airport
• Category: Domestic
• Latitude: -23.62611
• Longitude: -46.656387
• Elevation: 2634 ft
• Country: Brazil
• Municipality: São Paulo
• IATA Code: CGH
• FAA Code: N/A
• FIR: SBBS
• Timezone: N/A
• Distance from City: N/A km
• VFR: Yes
• IFR: Yes

Runway 17R/35L

• Designation: 17R/35L
• Dimensions: 6365 X 148
• Surface: ASPH
• PCN: 50/F/B/X/T COMP
• Lighting: N/A
• NAVAIDs: N/A
• Approach Types: ILS CAT II, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
• Remarks: N/A

Runway 17L/35R

• Designation: 17L/35R
• Dimensions: 4905 X 148
• Surface: ASPH
• PCN: 38/F/B/X/U
• Lighting: N/A
• NAVAIDs: N/A
• Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
• Remarks: N/A

• Tower: 118.050, 127.150 MHz
• Ground: 121.900 MHz
• Operations: N/A
• Traffic/Approach: 120.600 MHz
• ATIS: 127.650 MHz

• Open: N/A
• Close: N/A
• Extra Hours On Request: Yes
• Remarks: OPR TIME IN UTC -3 The operating hours of São Paulo/Congonhas airport will be from 09:00 to 02:00. Between 0900/1000 UTC and 0100/0200 UTC, operations of ACFT that are not in accordance with the noise level limits established in subparts "C" and "F" of the Brazilian Aeronautical Certification Regulation (RBAC 36), equivalent to chapters 3, 5 and 10 of Annex 16/volume 1 to the International Civil Aviation Convention and subsequent updates, will be prohibited. Movement of ACFT on TWY SIERRA is subject to a speed restriction of 15kt (knots) due to the narrow width and the proximity of movable obstacles on the parallel service road. PRKG HEL Area Sector W LIDER hangar, dimension 26 x 26 M resistance 6.0t. Operating hours 0900-0000. PRKG Area (Box 19) only for boarding and disembarking with a maximum stay of forty minutes. General aviation patio CLSD remaining 14 PSN for ACFT 09M and 01 PSN for ACFT 12M TWY OSCAR limited OPS ACFT with a maximum wingspan of 24M Taxiway for access to the head of RWY 17R practicable with caution, with compulsory power reduction to MNM for taxi between the first turn after position no. 2 and the critical position no. 3. See chart in the AIS room. AVBL of PRKG: 01- General aviation ACFT are subject to being diverted to other AD, due to reduced PRKG patio and overnight stay. General aviation patio, located next to the RWY 17L/35R, with a capacity of 43 PSN, distributed as: - 25 PSN for ACFT up to 12M wingspan; - 4 PSN for ACFT up to 14M wingspan; - 8 PSN for ACFT up to 15M wingspan; - 6 PSN for HEL. 02- General aviation patios I and II, located next to RWY 17L/35R, intended for ACFT stay. General aviation patio III Maneuvering area, located next to RWY 17R/35L, intended for boarding and disembarking of PAX from Air Taxi companies that operate with twin-engine, turboprop or jet ACFT, for no longer than 01 (one) hour, when AUTH by the AP Administration. 03- All PSN for PRKG of commercial ACFT of NTL and INTL companies at Congonhas AP are included in the "push-back" system 04- Only a MAX of 40 MIN will be allowed for stay in the PRKG boxes for regular domestic FLT. PRKG HEL Area Sector W LIDER hangar, dimension 26 x 26 M resistance 6.0t. Operating hours 0900-0000. OBS OBST (antenna) mounted distant 5667M THR 17R AZM 023DEG ELEV 3369FT OBST Mounted (Mast) LGTD ALT OTP 852.20M (2796FT) AMSL at COORD 233836.24S/0463818.37W OBST (BUILDING) LGTD COORD 233623.83S/0463820.95W ELEV 864.94M MOUNTED OBST (MAST) NEG LGTD ALT OTP 897.55M (2945FT) AT COORD 233609.54S/0463749.51W OBS OBST (tower) BTN THR 17L and 17R, ELEV 39FT. OBS OBST (BUILDING) LGTD COORD 233537.83S/0463818.65W ELEV 876.83M MOUNTED OBST (MAST) LGTD COORD 233654.26S / 0463932.22 ALT 824.0 M (2703.50 FT) . RWY 17R/35L PRB OPS LDG and TKOF of ACFT from general/executive aviation with wingspan less than 14.5M EXC OPS in IMC CAT I RWY 17R/35L PRB OPS LDG and TKOF of ACFT from general/executive aviation (ACFT Turboprops or Piston ACFT). RWY 17L/35R section at the intersection with TWY B, usable as LDG and DEP area for helicopters OBS AIC on ACFT traffic in VFR flight in the TMA-SP. Movement of aircraft on taxiway "S" is subject to a speed restriction of 15 kt (knots) due to the narrow width and proximity to movable obstacles on the parallel service road; LIMITATIONS: 01- The ACFT subject to air transport schedules (REGISTRY) will comply, in landings and takeoffs, with the traffic sequencing established by the ATS agency; 02- Only ACFT that can use both RWY for takeoff and landing can operate. Except for regular domestic passenger flights and ACFT transporting sick people and vital organs; 03- The operation of fixed-wing ACFT will only be permitted with two pilots, except for CAT TPP ACFT, as long as it is operated by an airline pilot (PLA); 04- Non-regular domestic PAX (charter) flights will only be AUTH on SAT, SUN and HOL or outside of peak MOV hours at the discretion of the aeronautical authority. In order to allow ACFT ready for DEP in the upcoming HR close to the closure of the AD, APCH ACFT may be suspended that have not yet reached the basic assistance of the procedure in order to ensure landing in Congonhas until 01:45 UTC. The final approach for landing on RWY 17 should be executed with caution due to the existence of downdrafts near the runway threshold. Special ATC PROC: 01- Due to the need for TFC flow in the TMA SP and/or AD, the activation and TAX sequence will be given by the GNDC São Paulo; 02- At times of high TFC density, it will be required that ACFT perform their DEP and ARR OPS with the MNM possible time of occupancy of the RWY in use; 03- APP São Paulo will be able to vector the ACFT in FLT IFR for visual APCH whenever the MET conditions are equal to or above 5KM VIS and 1000FT of ceiling. In this situation, the FPL IFR of the ACFT will be maintained until the pilot in command declares visual CTC with the RWY in use; 04- In ARR OPS, pilots will not report to the TWR São Paulo the landing gear condition. EXC situations of EMERG in reference to its lowering and/or locking. Special operating conditions: The ACFT carrying out regular PAX flights that cannot OPR on the auxiliary RWY should inform this COND to the TWR at the first contact. In Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC), taxi operations of aircraft with reference code letter "B" on taxiway "S" are prohibited, while there is landing or takeoff operation of aircraft classified with reference code number 1 or 2 on the landing and take-off runway 17L/35R. While there is operation of Code 3 aircraft on runway 17L/35R, the use of taxiway "S" by aircraft is prohibited. Aircraft movement on taxiway "N" is subject to a speed limit of 15 kt (knots) due to its separation from taxiway "M" and the safety line of parking area 3. OBS operating area SIMUL of ACFT and HEL in the FNA of RWY 17 in São Paulo/ Congonhas (Helicopter Control Area), described and regulated in AIP Brazil SBSP AD 2.22(Procedures for VFR flights within the CTR and VFR routes within the CTR). Composite separation can be applied in the final APRX of RWY 17 and/or TKOF ramp of RWY 35 at São Paulo Congonhas (SBSP), between ACFT IFR and HEL VFR in flight in the HEL control area. Minimum composite separation to be employed: 2.5NMx500FT. The airport can be regularly used by any aircraft compatible with the reference code 4C or lower; Runway 17R/35L - Reference code: 4C; - Runway end 17R: Day/Night VFR and CAT I Day/Night IFR Precision; and - Runway end 35L: Day/Night VFR and CAT I Day/Night IFR Precision; Runway 17L/35R - Reference code: 2B - Runway end 17L: Day/Night VFR and Day/Night Non-Precision IFR; and - Runway end 35R: Day/Night VFR and Day/Night Non-Precision IFR; OPS of ACFT with RCD number from AD 3 on RWY 17L/35R only in Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC). Due to the need for prior slot request, via Central Integrada de Slots, through the phone number (21) 2174-7500, activated by NOTAM. When in the service of the State (domestic or foreign) AD AVBL for OPR LAND/TKOF INTL requiring prior communication to the airport administration and from it to ANAC, with a minimum notice of 24 hours (considering weekends and national holidays) AD not usable as an alternative The activation of the APU from ACFT or GPU, within the operating hours of the AD, will only be allowed in areas determined by the AD administration. As long as the ACFT operator requests the services of the ATS organs and the administration of the AD, with a MNM advance of 40 minutes, and presents to the Civil Aviation Section of the AD of Congonhas (SAC-SP) the documents duly proving the nature of the operation before DEP or after LDG, the operation will be allowed BTN 0200/0900 UTC to the ACFT: 01- carrying or destined to transport seriously ill or injured; 02- transporting vital organs for human transplant; 03- engaged in SAR operation; or 04- in MIL operation, as defined by the competent authority. In order to allow the departure of ACFT ready for DEP at times close to the closing of the AD, APCH ACFT that have not yet reached the basic aid of the PROC may be suspended, with the purpose of ensuring LDG at SBSP TIL 0145 UTC. The TWR SÃO PAULO will not inform the DEP time to the ACFT. Instructions regarding the frequency of the next station to be called after the DEP and, if necessary, supplementary instructions, will be issued together with the take-off AUTH. Except in exceptional situations, the ACFTs should maintain the TWR's FREQ until crossing the THR opposite to the DEP's RWY. Prohibitions: 01- BTN 1000/1300 and BTN 2100/0000 UTC conventional ACFT operations EXC SAT, SUN and HOL. 02- Visual flight plans of fixed wing ACFT with DEST or origin at this AD. 03- Operational headquarters of new air taxi and maintenance companies. 04- FLT training. 05- FLT cargo, EXC exclusive flights for the transport of bank pouches. 06- Experiences and checks with any types of ACFT ENG BTN 0100-1000 UTC. 07- CAT A aircraft prohibited OPS LDG and TKOF on RWY 17R/35L, EXC ACFT MIL and ACFT performing MEDEVAC. 08- CAT A aircraft prohibited OPS LDG and TKOF on RWY 17L/35R from MON/TUE TIL FRI/SAT from 1000-1300 and 2200-0000, EXC ACFT performing MEDEVAC, ACFT MIL and ACFT operating according to the Brazilian Civil Aviation Regulation (RBAC) 121 and 135. Aircraft deceleration system (EMAS) RWY 35L: 72M x 45M. Aircraft deceleration system (EMAS) RWY 17R: 64M X 45M. THR RWY 35R DISPLACED BY 60M. The following air transport services are authorized: 01- regular domestic PAX flights; 02- non-regular domestic flights (PAX); 03- non-regular flights from air taxi companies; 04- general aviation flights. OBS VAC for entry or exit of the traffic circuit MEHT: a. RWY 17R - 66FT b. RWY 35L - 61FT c. RWY 17L - 45FT d. RWY 35R - 47FT NO AVBL beyond 25NM: Sector 230/240 BLW FL050 FREQ will be used specific PROC OPR HEL EMS SER H24 (preparing METAR, SPECI and SYNOP) (DLY 0900-0300) (DLY 0900-0200) D-ATIS (DLY 0800-0200) DCL Self-service FREQ reserves AIS service provided by the Aeronautical Information Center of São Paulo (C-AIS SP), TEL PLN (11) 2112-3450. For additional INFO TEL (11) 2112-3451. CPA: RWY 17R/35L GROOVING

• AIS Tel: 55-11-2112-3450
• ARO Tel: N/A
• MET Tel: N/A
• Admin Tel: N/A
• Health Tel: N/A
• Police Tel: N/A
• Authorities Tel: N/A
• Website: N/A
• Remarks: General aviation apron is closed, remaining 14 positions for aircraft up to 09M and 01 position for aircraft up to 12M.

• Slot Required: Yes
• PPR Required: No
• PPR Contact: N/A
• Remarks: Due to the need for prior slot request, via Central Integrada de Slots, through phone 55-21-2174-7500, activated by NOTAM When in state service (patriotic or foreign) AD available for OPR LAND/TKOF INTL requiring prior communication to the airport administration and from this to ANAC, with a minimum of 24 hours in advance (considering weekends and national holidays)

• Open: N/A
• Close: N/A
• Phone: N/A
• Extra Hours On Request: No
• Remarks: Customs NOT available

• Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx BRL 15/ton (Aena concession)
• Parking Fee: BRL 8/ton per 3h block
• Handling Mandatory: Yes
• Currency: BRL
• Remarks: Aena Brasil concession. Slot-controlled. Second busiest airport in Brazil (~23M pax). Charges vary by peak/off-peak.

• Fuel Type: Jet A-1
• Price/L: N/A
• Last Updated: 2026-02-18
• Remarks: Vibra Energia, Raizen, Air BP. H24 fuel available. Very competitive pricing.

• Port of Entry: No
• GENDEC Required: No
• GAR Required: No
• Remarks: Domestic-only airport. No international CIQ. All international flights use SBGR.

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• Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
• Remarks: Strict curfew 23:00-06:00 local. Slot required (CGNA). Max wingspan restrictions. Noise abatement procedures mandatory. IFR only.

• 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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