Airport code

GRU Airport Code, São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport

GRU is the IATA code for São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport, the main international gateway for São Paulo, Brazil. Airlines and booking systems use GRU, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code SBGR. It lies in the southern and western hemispheres, at 23.43° S, 46.47° W.

City
São Paulo
Country
Continent
South America
Airport type
Large airport
Coordinates
-23.43127, -46.46995
Elevation
2,461 ft
Runways
2
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the São Paulo airport code?

The airport code for São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport is GRU. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code SBGR, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It is a major hub, ranked number 71 by scheduled connections in the open dataset. Its ICAO code SBGR begins with S, the prefix ICAO assigns to South America.

Where is GRU?

São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport serves São Paulo, Brazil. The runways sit at 2461 ft (750 m) elevation.

Runways at GRU

It has 2 runways. The longest is 12,139 ft (3.70 km), designated 10L/28R.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for São Paulo?

The IATA airport code for São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport in São Paulo is GRU. Its ICAO code is SBGR.

What is the 3-letter code for São Paulo?

The 3-letter IATA code for São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport in São Paulo is GRU.

What airport is GRU?

GRU is São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport, located in São Paulo, Brazil.

What country is GRU in?

GRU (São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport) is in Brazil.

Where is GRU airport located?

São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) is in São Paulo, Brazil, at coordinates -23.43127, -46.46995.

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. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code GRU.

What is the difference between GRU and SBGR?

GRU is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. SBGR is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport.

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Nearby and related airports

Other airports in São Paulo and Brazil and the wider region:

Popular routes from GRU

Distance and typical flight time from São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport to other airports it connects with:

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