Edu Chaves Field (SBGW)
Medium airport · Guaratinguetá, São Paulo, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Edu Chaves Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBGW |
| IATA | GUJ |
| Elevation | 1,761 ft (537 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 22°47'30" W 45°12'17" -22.79160, -45.20480 |
| Location | Guaratinguetá, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/20 | 5,089 ft (1551 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Edu Chaves Field at a glance
Edu Chaves Field is a medium airport in Guaratinguetá, São Paulo, Brazil, known to airline systems as GUJ. The field elevation of 1,761 ft (537 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBGW are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 2/20, offers 5,089 ft (1551 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 2 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBGW shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Edu Chaves Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Base de Aviação de Taubaté | SBTA | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport | SBSJ | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Major Brigadeiro Trompowsky Airport | SBVG | 136 km (73 NM) |
| São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport | SBGR | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Santa Cruz Air Force Base | SBSC | 153 km (83 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Edu Chaves Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,761 ft field elevation of Edu Chaves Field can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 138 airports and airfields we list for Brazil — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Edu Chaves Field
What is the ICAO code of Edu Chaves Field?
The ICAO identifier of Edu Chaves Field is SBGW, and its IATA code is GUJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Edu Chaves Field above sea level?
Edu Chaves Field sits at an elevation of 1,761 feet (537 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Edu Chaves Field located?
The airport lies at -22.7916, -45.2048 — in Guaratinguetá, São Paulo, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Base de Aviação de Taubaté, about 42 km away.
Does SBGW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBGW appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Edu Chaves Field?
Edu Chaves Field has one runway. The longest, 2/20, measures 5,089 ft (1551 m) with a ASP surface.