Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (SBGR)

Sao Paulo, Brazil · Latin America

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

SBGR

IATA

GRU

City

Sao Paulo

Country

Brazil

Region

Latin America

Elevation

2,461 ft

Runways

2 runways

Coordinates

-23.4356, -46.4731

Overview

Largest airport in South America and LATAM hub. Complex operations in the busy Sao Paulo terminal area.

Current Weather at SBGR

Pilots flying into or out of Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

Live conditions

Current METAR

METAR SBGR 030900Z 06002KT 7000 FEW011 13/12 Q1026

Wind 060° at 2 kt — likely active runway near heading 06

Current TAF

TAF SBGR 030900Z 0312/0418 10005KT 8000 BKN007 TX20/0317Z TN14/0408Z BECMG 0312/0314 08005KT 9999 BKN018 BECMG 0315/0317 15005KT SCT035 BECMG 0318/0320 CAVOK BECMG 0322/0324 8000 BKN008 BECMG 0401/0403 10005KT PROB30 0404/0406 08005KT 5000 BR BKN006 PROB30 0406/0411 4000 BR BKN005 BECMG 0412/0414 08005KT 9999 BKN018 BECMG 0415/0417 15005KT SCT035 RMK PHH

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for SBGR. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for SBGR. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Sao Paulo. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like SBGR include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Training Availability

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No On-Field Training Reported

Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.

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