Guide to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU / SBGR)
Updated Thursday 21st May, 2009
Sao Paulo Guarulhos is the largest airport in South America and receives flights from more than 40 airlines from all continents, the latest operator being El Al of Israel (May 2009).
In 2008 the airport handled almost 20 million passengers and 430,000 tonnes of cargo, resulting in over 200,000 take-offs and landings.
The airport is a spotter friendly airport and the authorities do not attempt to prevent the hobby. The weather is generally good, with January to April being rainy season and May to December being sunnier. The spotter points are good in both summer and winter.
While all points are safe, extra care needs to be taken at Morrinho (spot C) and I will advice everyone to visit in a group rather than on your own.
Radio Frequencies
Approach: 119.8, 120.05 & 129.5
ATIS: 127.75
Clearance Delivery: 121.0
Ground: 121.7 & 126.9
Tower: 118.4, 132.75 & 135.2
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Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport Weather
All times on the weather descriptions are local
Observed at 01:00 - (39 mins ago)
14°C
Mostly Cloudy
Clouds: Broken Clouds at 2,100ft
Wind: 140° at 07 knots
Visibility: Greater than 10km
QNH: 1024
Dew Point: 13°C
Runway in Use: Likely Runways 09L/R
Spot A - Inside the Terminal - Wing A
This spotter point is possible through the two windows from inside the terminal. GRU airport is divided into blocks, which gives the name of wings, one of the best spotter points is on wing A.
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Spot B - Inside theTerminal - Wing D
Wing D inside the Terminal is another good spot.
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Spot C - Morrinho
This is the best spotter point at GRU. Here you can make pictures of the landings and take-offs after 09 hours of the morning. Getting here is complicated, its not local or very safe to come here only by taxi and must come with several people.
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Spot D - Hotel Matiz
Another great place is the terrace of the Hotel Matiz, but depends on the authorization of management of the hotel, the day is around $50.
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Spot E - Spotter Point 09L / R
These points are also excellent and can be used all day, staying in a large lawn that can be achieved by walking from the main terminal in about 30 minutes. Cars are not allowed here, the police can stay here. The place is safe.
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Sunday 26th July, 2009 at 18:25 GMT
Is the baggage claim area for these two "wings" in the same location?
Thanks in advance