Flight Operations to Brazilian Grand Prix

Flight Operations to Brazilian Grand Prix – The 2023 São Paulo Grand Prix takes place over 71 laps of the 4.309-kilometre Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace on Sunday, November 5. Here is what operators need to know ahead of trips to São Paulo.

As Campinas Viracopos International (SBKP) usually receives all the cargo and equipment from the F1, it cannot receive private aircraft during the Grand Prix.

However, there are two alternative options for operators.

The closest airport of entrance is São Paulo Guarulhos International (SBGR) which has a dedicated General Aviation Terminal to accommodate private aircraft.

There is also an option of using São Paulo Catarina airport (SBJH) which can provide CIQ.

Arranging a helicopter connection from SBGR and SBJH also would minimize the time on ground.

São Paulo Catarina Executive Airport

• IATA: JHF
• ICAO: SBJH
• Latitude/longitude: S23-25.6/W047-10.0
• Elevation: 2549
• Magnetic variation: 21° W
• Fuel: JET

Operational Information

• This is an international airport
• Operating 24/7
• There are no slots
• Exclusive for executive aviation

São Paulo Congonhas Airport

• IATA: CGH
• ICAO: SBSP
• Latitude/longitude: S 23°37’36” W 46°39’19”
• Elevation: 802 m
• Magnetic Variation: 21W
• Fuel: AVGAS / Jet
• Time zone: UTC – 3

Operational Information

• Open from 09:00 UTC – 02:00 UTC daily
• Slots are required and can be allocated 120 hours in advance
• PPR is not required
• SBSP is a domestic airport so it’s impossible to operate directly from an international location
• Aircraft parking can be accommodated at the other nearby international airports (SBGR/SBKP)
• Overflight and landing permits are required

Campinas Viracopos International 

• IATA: VCP
• ICAO: SBKP
• Latitude/longitude: S23-00.4/W047-08.1
• Elevation: 2156ft.
• Magnetic variation: 20W
• Fuel: AVGAS / Jet

Operational Information

• This is an international airport operating 24 hours a day
• There are no slots
• PPR is required
• Overflight and landing permits are required

São Paulo Guarulhos International 

• IATA: GRU
• ICAO: SBGR
• Latitude/longitude: S23-00.4/W047-08.1
• Elevation: 2156ft.
• Magnetic variation: 20W
• Fuel: AVGAS / JET

Operational Information

• This is an international airport operating 24 hours a day
• There are no slots
• PPR is required at this airport
• Overflight and landing permits are required

For more information on the Brazilian Grand Prix, visit the official site here.

For support with your flight operations to the Brazilian Grand Prix, contact UAS