São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport — São Paulo, Brazil

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The airport code for São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (São Paulo) is GRU — its ICAO code is SBGR.

Distance & flight time from GRU

São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport

As Brazil's busiest airport by passenger and cargo volume, GRU anchors South America's largest metropolitan economy, connecting São Paulo to destinations across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and beyond through an extensive long-haul network unmatched elsewhere on the continent. Located in the municipality of Guarulhos on the city's northeastern outskirts, the airport formally bears the name of André Franco Montoro, a former São Paulo state governor and prominent figure in Brazil's democratic transition. Guarulhos functions as the primary hub for Brazil's leading carriers, complementing the smaller, more centrally located Congonhas airport, which handles shorter domestic routes including the frequent shuttle to Rio de Janeiro. Multiple terminals and ongoing infrastructure investment reflect the airport's role as the financial capital's essential link to global trade, business travel, and the country's substantial diaspora.

Runways at São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
10L/28R12139 ft (3700 m)148 ft (45 m)ASP
10R/28L9843 ft (3000 m)148 ft (45 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPSAO PAULO APP119.8 MHz
ATISATIS127.75 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL121 MHz
GNDGUARULHOS GROUND121.7 MHz
ILSRWY 10L - IUC110.7 MHz
ILSRWY 28L - IBC111.1 MHz
ILSRWY 10R - IGH111.7 MHz
ILSRWY 28R - IGS111.9 MHz
OPSSAO PAULO OPS122.5 MHz
TWRGUARULHOS TWR132.75 MHz

Airports near São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU)

GRU sits in Guarulhos on São Paulo's northeastern edge, operates multiple terminals across parallel runways, and ranks as Brazil's busiest airport for both passenger volume and international cargo traffic.

FAQ

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

The IATA code for São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport is GRU.

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. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.