São Paulo Guarulhos.
Private aviation guide to São Paulo Guarulhos: runway, opening hours, private terminals, routes and flight times.
- ICAO
- SBGR
- IATA
- GRU
- Serves
- São Paulo
- Private terminal
- GA apron
Flying private from GRU.
São Paulo Guarulhos (SBGR) is an airport used for private flights serving São Paulo.
Guarulhos is São Paulo's main international airport, and its 3,700 m runway and GATGRU terminal suit long-range jets arriving from abroad.
Ground time is capped at 3 hours for international and 2 hours for domestic general aviation flights, and every movement needs 6 to 24 hours of prior coordination.
Other options in São Paulo include São Paulo Congonhas (CGH), Campo de Marte (SBMT). Flights are operated by ANAC-authorised air taxi operators.
São Paulo Guarulhos at a glance.
| SBGR | |
|---|---|
| Longest runway | 10L/28R, 12,139 ft (3,700 m) |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours |
| Customs and immigration | Yes, airport of entry; private flights clear at the GATGRU terminal with officers requested at least 12 hours ahead, or in Terminal 3 alongside airline passengers |
| Distance | About 24 km (15 miles) northeast of central São Paulo |
| Private terminals | GATGRU general aviation terminal, opened October 2019 and optional to use, taking one operation every 30 minutes; Líder Aviação |
| Rules for private jets | Prior coordination for every general aviation flight, 6 hours ahead for wingspans up to 24 m and 24 hours up to 65 m; parking only on apron 12 with operations centre authorisation; maximum ground stay 3 hours international and 2 hours domestic; turboprops and piston aircraft banned 06:30 to 10:00 and 19:00 to 23:00 local; a handling agent is required |
Sources: DECEA AISWEB aerodrome record (ROTAER), SBGR; AC-U-KWIK airport record, SBGR; São Paulo Guarulhos International Airport (SBGR) GAT: 2026 Business Aviation Guide, Universal Weather (GATGRU, customs); Bases, Líder Aviação (airport customer service by airport). Hours and rules change; your operator confirms them for the date you fly.
Popular departures.
From GRU by private jet.
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Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhat are the opening hours of São Paulo Guarulhos?+
Open 24 hours.
How long is the runway at São Paulo Guarulhos?+
The longest runway is 10L/28R, 12,139 ft (3,700 m).
Are there special rules for private jets at São Paulo Guarulhos?+
Prior coordination for every general aviation flight, 6 hours ahead for wingspans up to 24 m and 24 hours up to 65 m; parking only on apron 12 with operations centre authorisation; maximum ground stay 3 hours international and 2 hours domestic; turboprops and piston aircraft banned 06:30 to 10:00 and 19:00 to 23:00 local; a handling agent is required.
Does São Paulo Guarulhos have a private jet terminal?+
Private flights use the general aviation apron.
How early should I arrive at GRU?+
About 30 minutes before departure for domestic trips, an hour for international.
Can I fly a private jet from GRU today?+
Often yes, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
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