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São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport

IATA GRUICAO SBGRLocal SP0002🇧🇷 São Paulo
Coordinates
23.4313°S, 46.4700°W
Elevation
2,461 ft (750 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
BR-SP
Time zone
Sao Paulo(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
22° W

Daylight today(Jul 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:24
Sunrise
06:48
Sunset
17:36
Civil dusk
18:01

About 10h 48m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport

São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport

São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport, commonly known as São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport, is the primary international airport serving São Paulo, located in the municipality of Guarulhos, in the state of São Paulo. It is the largest airport in Brazil and Latin America, and one of the 50 busiest in the world by passenger traffic. It is popularly known locally as either Cumbica Airport, after the district where it is located and the Brazilian Air Force base that exists at the Guarulhos Airport, after the municipality where it is located. Since November 28, 2001, the airport has been named after André Franco Montoro (1916–1999), former Governor of São Paulo state. The airport was rebranded as GRU Airport in 2012.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

SBGR

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10L / 28R12,139 ft / 3,700 m148 ftAspLightedOpen
10R / 28L9,843 ft / 3,000 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (10)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPSAO PAULO APP119.800 MHz
ATISATIS127.750 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL121.000 MHz
GNDGUARULHOS GROUND121.700 MHz
ILSRWY 10R - IGH111.700 MHz
ILSRWY 28R - IGS111.900 MHz
ILSRWY 10L - IUC110.700 MHz
ILSRWY 28L - IBC111.100 MHz
OPSSAO PAULO OPS122.500 MHz
TWRGUARULHOS TWR132.750 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (92)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA-SAO_PAULO1Class CControlled5500 ft GNDFL195
TMA-SAO_PAULO2Class CControlled3600 ft GND5500 ft GND
CTR-GUARULHOSClass DCTRGND3600 ft GND

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Brazil airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle1,066 ft2,549 ft
Platina 220564 ft2,497 ft
Edifício Figueira Altos do Tatuapé548 ft2,602 ft
Edifício Altino Arantes528 ft2,625 ft
Josephine Baker492 ft2,618 ft
Obstacle446 ft2,579 ft
Mirante do Vale430 ft2,441 ft
Obstacle397 ft2,516 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport?

The ICAO code for São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport is SBGR, and its IATA code is GRU.

Where is São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport located?

São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport is large airport located in São Paulo, Brazil, at an elevation of 2,461 ft (750 m).

How many runways does São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport have?

São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 12,139 ft / 3,700 m.

Which airlines fly to São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport?

Airlines historically serving São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport include AeroMéxico, Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Canada, Air China, Air Europa, Air France, among 42 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport?

Historical data lists 92 nonstop destinations from São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport in?

São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport is in the America/Sao Paulo time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport is approximately 22° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport?

The nearest airport to São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport is Campo de Marte Airport (RTE), about 10.4 nm to the wsw, followed by Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport and Atibaia Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.