São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide

Key facts about São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport

You will find São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport at -23.4313, -46.4700, at an elevation of 2461 ft (750 m) above sea level. The airfield has two runways, and which one a flight uses can noticeably change taxi times between touchdown and gate. Passenger facilities are spread across three main terminals; Terminal 3 handles the international flights, and a new pier is under construction. The airport keeps America/Sao_Paulo time. Tracking a flight from another time zone? The times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.

Traffic we tracked at São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport

Over the last 30 days of our own live tracking we logged an average of 25.9 aircraft movements per day at São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport. The busiest window so far falls between 21:00-23:00 local time. These figures are refreshed weekly.

Destinations we tracked from São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU)

Origins we tracked to São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU)

We observed 40 different airlines on tracked GRU movements.

Facts last refreshed: 7 September 2026 · Tracking data: adsb.lol · Route data: adsbdb.com.

Passenger statistics and history

In 2025, São Paulo Guarulhos handled 47.2 million passengers, making it the largest airport of Brazil and of Latin America. It opened in 1985 and was the first major South American hub with a direct railway connection. Traffic figures move from year to year, so read that number as an indication of scale rather than a live count.

Getting to São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport

São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport lies about 21 km (13 mi) from central São Paulo, measured in a straight line. Line 13-Jade and the hourly Airport Express train run toward the city; downtown São Paulo lies about 25 km (16 mi) to the southwest. Two evergreen tips regardless of how you travel: confirm your terminal before leaving, and if you are picking someone up, track the inbound flight on this site first: you want to arrive when the aircraft actually lands, not when it was scheduled to.

Frequently asked questions about São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport flight status

How do I check São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport arrivals today?

Use the live arrivals page: it lists the flights due to land at São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) today, with their scheduled and estimated arrival times and current status, updated continuously in the airport's local time.

How do I check São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport departures today?

Today's outbound flights from São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport are on the live departures page, each with its destination, scheduled and estimated departure time and current status. Gate and terminal details appear where the airport publishes them.

Is my flight to or from São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport on time?

Search your flight number on this site and read the status label: scheduled, en route, delayed, landed, cancelled or diverted. The estimated times reflect the latest available data. For rebooking or gate changes, the airline remains the authoritative source.

Does São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport have scheduled passenger flights?

Yes: São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport is listed in the OurAirports reference data as having scheduled service. Schedules are seasonal, so the current boards and the airlines themselves are the best reflection of what flies today.

What do the codes GRU and SBGR mean?

They are two identifiers for the same airport. GRU is the IATA code for São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport: the short code you see on tickets and baggage tags. SBGR is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.

What time zone is São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport in?

São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport keeps America/Sao_Paulo time. All times on this page are shown in the airport's local time.