Edu Chaves Field (GUJ): Codes, Runways & Location
Edu Chaves Field (IATA: GUJ · ICAO: SBGW) is a medium-sized airport serving Guaratinguetá, Brazil. It lies at 22.7916° S, 45.2048° W, 1761 ft (537 m) above sea level.
Overview of Edu Chaves Field
Edu Chaves Field is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Guaratinguetá in Brazil. It is identified by the IATA code GUJ and the ICAO code SBGW. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Edu Chaves Field has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1551 m (5089 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 1761 ft (537 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Base de Aviação de Taubaté about 42 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,551 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Edu Chaves Field
Where is Edu Chaves Field located?
Edu Chaves Field is located in Guaratinguetá, Brazil. Its coordinates are 22.7916° S, 45.2048° W.
What is the airport code for Edu Chaves Field?
Edu Chaves Field has an IATA code of GUJ and an ICAO code of SBGW.
How long is the runway at Edu Chaves Field?
Edu Chaves Field's longest runway is about 1551 m (5089 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Edu Chaves Field have?
Edu Chaves Field has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Edu Chaves Field a major airport?
Edu Chaves Field is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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