Large airport · São Paulo, Brazil
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. Its IATA code is GRU. Its ICAO code is SBGR. It has 2 runways, longest 12,139 ft (ASP). Elevation 2,461 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | São Paulo, Brazil |
|---|---|
| IATA code | GRU |
| ICAO code | SBGR |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 12,139 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 2,461 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 23.4313° S, 46.4700° W |
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What São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport is known for
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.
History
Since 28 November 2001, the airport has been named after André Franco Montoro (1916–1999), former Governor of São Paulo state.
Official website: http://www.gru.com.br/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Cantareira State Park · Brazil · 7.9 miles away
- Juquery State Park · Brazil · 15.2 miles away
- Fontes do Ipiranga Biological Reserve · Brazil · 19.4 miles away
- Serra do Mar State Park · Brazil · 38.8 miles away
- Restinga de Bertioga State Park · Brazil · 40.5 miles away
- Jurupará State Park · Brazil · 54.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is 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.
What is the airport code for São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport?
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport — its IATA code is GRU and its ICAO code is SBGR.
Where is São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport located?
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport serves São Paulo, Brazil. Its coordinates are 23.4313° S, 46.4700° W.
What is the history of São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport?
Since 28 November 2001, the airport has been named after André Franco Montoro (1916–1999), former Governor of São Paulo state.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5910
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S%C3%A3o_Paulo-Guarulhos_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.