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São Paulo/Guarulhos–
Governador André Franco Montoro
International Airport

Aeroporto Internacional de São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governador André Franco Montoro
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Summary
Airport type Public/Military
Operator GRU Airport Invepar-ACSA
Serves São Paulo
Location Guarulhos, Brazil
Opened 1985
Hub for
Focus city for
  • Azul Brazilian Airlines
Elevation AMSL 750 m / 2,459 ft
Coordinates 23°26′8″S 46°28′23″W / 23.43556°S 46.47306°W / -23.43556; -46.47306
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GRU is located in São Paulo State
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GRU
Location in São Paulo State
GRU is located in Brazil
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GRU
Location in Brazil
GRU is located in South America
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GRU
Location in South America
Runway
Runway Length Surface
m ft
09R/27L 3,000 9,843 Asphalt
09L/27R 3,700 12,139 Asphalt
Statistics (2019)
Passengers 43,002,119 Increase 1.81%
Aircraft operations 292,047 Increase 5.5%
Statistics: GRU Airport
Sources: Airport Website, ANAC

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport is a very important airport in Brazil. It serves the big city of São Paulo. The airport is about 25 kilometers (15 miles) north of the city center. People sometimes call it Cumbica Airport. This is because it's located in a suburb called Cumbica.

Its special code for airlines is GRU. The code for air traffic control is SBGR.

Airlines and Services at GRU

Many big international airlines fly to Guarulhos. These include airlines from North and South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.

Airline Lounges

Many airlines have special areas called lounges at Guarulhos. These lounges are comfortable places for travelers to relax. Most of them have internet access. They also offer support for mobile phones. Some even have meeting rooms for business people.

Food and Shops

You can find many places to eat at the airport. There are several restaurants and cafés. If you like to read, there are also bookstores.

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See also

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