São Paulo–Congonhas Airport – Deputado Freitas Nobre
Congonhas provides central São Paulo access, subject to general-aviation coordination and movement-specific operating limits.
Search aircraft on LineaumSão Paulo Congonhas (CGH/SBSP) is the central-city airport in the São Paulo coverage. Current ANAC and DECEA material identifies the airport in São Paulo with the 17R/35L and 17L/35R runway system and publishes General Aviation coordination requirements.
Congonhas can be useful when the final address or event transfer makes central São Paulo access important. It should not be presented as a universal private-jet solution: runway performance, aircraft weight, operating coordination, current restrictions and handling need to be assessed for the actual movement.
Compare Congonhas with Catarina Executive Airport and Guarulhos International Airport before choosing the airport for a São Paulo itinerary.
- Distance
- Urban São Paulo
- Runway
- 1,495m and 1,883m / 45m wide
- Operating
- Confirm current airport, tower, handling and movement procedures
- Fuel
- Fuelling arrangements require operator confirmation
- Customs
- Do not assume international private-aviation formalities; confirm the actual movement and available handling.
- FBOs
- 1 listed
Private aviation suitability
Congonhas is the central-city airport, but its urban setting and published general-aviation coordination requirements mean it should not be treated as a universal substitute for Catarina or Guarulhos.
- central São Paulo access
- time-sensitive urban itineraries
- missions where current general-aviation coordination is available
Key operational facts
Airport access and operating details should be confirmed for the aircraft and requested date.
- Runway summary
- 1,495m and 1,883m / 45m wide
- Published hours
- Confirm current airport, tower, handling and movement procedures
- Fuel
- Fuelling arrangements require operator confirmation
- Customs
- Do not assume international private-aviation formalities; confirm the actual movement and available handling.
- ICAO
- SBSP
- IATA
- CGH
- Facility type
- airport
Runway information
Runway dimensions are one part of an aircraft performance assessment; weather, weight, temperature, runway condition and operator approvals also matter.
- Identifier
- 17R/35L
- Length
- 1,495m
- Width
- 45m
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Identifier
- 17L/35R
- Length
- 1,883m
- Width
- 45m
- Surface
- Asphalt
Slots, PPR and operating context
Coordination requirements can vary by movement, season and airport procedure.
- Slots
- General Aviation aircraft must coordinate at least two hours before operation through the Airport Operations Center under current AIS guidance.
- PPR
- Movement coordination and any current operating restrictions must be confirmed with the airport and operator.
- Other constraints
- Urban location, runway performance, operating coordination, traffic and current airport procedures affect suitability.
FBO and handling
The providers listed here are identified in airport or authority information; confirm current availability and services for the movement.
Congonhas General Aviation Handling
- Movement coordination
- Passenger handling
- Flight support subject to confirmation
Aircraft suitability
Aircraft selection remains subject to performance calculations, passenger and baggage requirements, weather, runway condition and operator approval.
- suitable light and midsize missions subject to runway and operating review
- central São Paulo access
- shorter urban transfers
Runway length, aircraft performance, weight, weather, operating coordination and current restrictions must be checked for the movement.
Access to São Paulo
Ground transfer times are approximate and traffic-dependent.
- Distance
- Within São Paulo’s urban area
- Typical drive time
- Traffic-dependent access to the central and southern city
- Planning note
- Congonhas can reduce the road transfer for central São Paulo or Interlagos, but airport coordination and aircraft suitability remain necessary.
Destination served
This airport guide covers private-aviation access for the destination.
Alternative airports
Airport choice depends on the final address, aircraft, operating requirements and handling availability.
Connected private jet routes
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Frequently asked questions: CGH
What is Congonhas Airport’s code?
São Paulo Congonhas uses IATA code CGH and ICAO code SBSP.
Is Congonhas the best airport for every São Paulo private jet?
No. Congonhas is useful for central-city access, but current general-aviation coordination, runway performance and the aircraft’s operating plan must be checked. Catarina and Guarulhos provide different planning options.
How much advance coordination does General Aviation need at Congonhas?
Current AIS guidance states that General Aviation aircraft should coordinate at least two hours before operation through the Airport Operations Center. Confirm the current process for the requested date.
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