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SBGW

Edu Chaves Field · Guaratinguetá

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,761 ft / 537 m
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.15 MHz (GUARA TOWER)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
2/20 · 5,089 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Edu Chaves Field (SBGW), located in Guaratinguetá, Brazil. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 1,761 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 7,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Edu Chaves Field
ICAO / IATA
SBGW / GUJ
Municipality
Guaratinguetá
Country
Region
BR-SP — São Paulo
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Elevation
1,761 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 2 / 20
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,089 ft / 1,551 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: ° / °
RWY 2
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 20
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP GUARA CONTROL
120.15 MHz
TWR GUARA TOWER
118.15 MHz

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Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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SBSC
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Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026