São Paulo: Leading Latin America
By By David Esler david.esler@comcast.net
Source: Business & Commercial Aviation
Runways: 9R/27L, 9,843 ft. x 148 ft.; 9L/27R, 12,140 ft. x 148 ft.; both asphalt (PCN 085FBWT) and equipped with ILS approaches
Slots: Yes, 45 ops per hour
Curfew: No
FBOs: No
Clear CIQ at: Passenger terminal
Parking: Off site (i.e., remotely); note that parking is always an issue at São Paulo airports, as airlines receive priority. Situations can develop seasonally when general aviation parking may be prohibited or limited to only a few hours, requiring operators to drop passengers and reposition to another airport. Recommend operators desiring to remain at SBGR have their handlers confirm that parking is available.
Hangarage: Generally not available for transient aircraft
Fuel: Jet-A, sold by Petrobras
Credit: Most fuel cards; credit can be arranged locally through Petrobras.
Maintenance: Yes, arranged by local handlers