International hub · Sao Paulo, Brazil

Sao Paulo/Congonhas Intl

SBSPCGH
Elevation
2,631 ft
Coordinates
23°38′S 46°39′W
Local time
America/Sao Paulo

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Field information

SBSP runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Sao Paulo/Congonhas Intl (SBSP/CGH) has 2 runways; the longest, 17R/35L, is 6,365 ft (1,940 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Operating hours: 0900-0200Z. Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3): plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SBSP, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    America/Sao Paulo

  • Country

    Brazil

    BR

  • Municipality

    São Paulo

  • Elevation

    2,631 ft

  • Position

    -23.6277, -46.6546

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 7

  • Operating hours

    0900-0200Z

  • Slots

    Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3)

Runways · SBSP

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
17R/35L6,365 ft (1,940 m)148 ftasphaltLighted
17L/35R4,905 ft (1,495 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at SBSP.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Sao Paulo/Congonhas Intl (SBSP / CGH) in Sao Paulo, Brazil, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SBSP is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at SBSP

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Brazil

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Brazil. Applicable permit lead times for Brazil are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Brazil are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at SBSP

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at SBSP covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at SBSP

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at SBSP is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to SBSP

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SBSP: 23° 37′ 40″ S 46° 39′ 17″ W; elevation 2631 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Sao Paulo

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Sao Paulo. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SBSP.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at SBSP

    Support for freighter operations into SBSP covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where SBSP sits in the network

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Operating into SBSP?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Sao Paulo/Congonhas Intl — one desk for the whole trip.

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