{"id":45086,"date":"2026-03-09T08:13:43","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T13:13:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.universalweather.com\/blog\/?p=45086"},"modified":"2026-03-09T08:45:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T13:45:56","slug":"sbgr-ga-restrictions-mar-apr-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.universalweather.com\/blog\/sbgr-ga-restrictions-mar-apr-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Sao Paulo (SBGR) General Aviation Restrictions During Maintenance: March 29 \u2013 April 30, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"border: 1px solid #d9e2ec; background: #f7f9fc; padding: 18px 22px; margin: 24px 0; border-radius: 4px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-weight: 600;\">Operational Impact Summary<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"842\">Dates: March 29 \u2013 April 30, 2026<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"842\">Airport: S\u00e3o Paulo\u2013Guarulhos International Airport (SBGR)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"842\">Restriction: General aviation fixed-wing operations restricted to a limited overnight window each day.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"842\">Permitted GA operating window: <strong data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"548\">0400\u20130700 UTC (0100\u20130400 local time)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"842\">Restriction period: <strong data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"631\">Approximately 21 hours daily suspension of GA operations<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"842\">Affected Area: Aircraft operating from the General Aviation apron (Apron 12)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"842\">Status: <strong data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"749\">Official NOTAM published<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"842\">Recommended Alternatives:<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"842\">S\u00e3o Paulo Catarina Executive Airport (SBJH) and Viracopos (SBKP)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"863\">NOTAM Reference<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"937\">F0996\/26 \u2013 Effective <strong data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"937\">29 MAR 2026 0300 UTC until 30 APR 2026 1700 UTC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"1089\">General aviation fixed-wing operations at SBGR will only be authorized between <strong data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1058\">0400\u20130700 UTC (0100\u20130400 local time)<\/strong> during the maintenance period.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1156\">Exceptions apply only for <strong data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1155\">military, MEDEVAC, and SAR flights<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"a9d36b4a-9cc7-4216-8a78-bd0f657e4431\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\">\n<h2 data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"195\">NOTAM Now Published: SBGR GA Restrictions Confirmed<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"677\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The expected general aviation restrictions at S\u00e3o Paulo\u2013Guarulhos International Airport (SBGR) have now been formally confirmed. <strong data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"344\">NOTAM F0996\/26<\/strong> establishes a daily operating window for GA fixed-wing aircraft between <strong data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"457\">0400\u20130700 UTC (0100\u20130400 local time)<\/strong> from <strong data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"497\">29 March through 30 April 2026<\/strong> due to runway maintenance. Outside this window, GA movements will be suspended for approximately <strong data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"615\">21 hours per day<\/strong>, with exceptions only for military, MEDEVAC, and SAR flights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"text-center\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"inline-flex border border-gray-100 dark:border-gray-700 rounded-xl\">\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"text-token-text-secondary flex items-center justify-center gap-4 px-4 py-2.5 text-sm whitespace-nowrap\">Key Planning Questions<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1283\"><strong data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1283\">Will general aviation be able to operate at SBGR during the maintenance period?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1463\">Yes, but only during a very limited overnight window. The published NOTAM confirms GA arrivals and departures are permitted only between <strong data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1463\">0100\u20130400 local time (0400\u20130700 UTC).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1518\"><strong data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1518\">Why are operations restricted to overnight hours?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1701\">The restriction is tied to planned runway maintenance at S\u00e3o Paulo\u2013Guarulhos International Airport that requires suspension of general aviation operations during most daytime hours.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1771\"><strong data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1771\">Can operators still use SBGR for daytime arrivals or departures?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1950\">No. Based on the published NOTAM, general aviation movements outside the overnight window are not permitted. Operators planning daytime operations should use alternate airports.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"2004\"><strong data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"2004\">What airports should operators consider instead?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2137\">The most practical alternatives for business aviation are <strong data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2084\">Viracopos (SBKP)<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2137\">S\u00e3o Paulo Catarina Executive Airport (SBJH).<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Maintenance Work Driving the Restrictions<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2375\">Authorities have issued an official NOTAM confirming planned maintenance at S\u00e3o Paulo\u2013Guarulhos International Airport (SBGR) that significantly limits general aviation access.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2409\">According to <strong data-start=\"2390\" data-end=\"2408\">NOTAM F0996\/26<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2411\" data-end=\"2563\">GA operations suspended: <strong data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2460\">0400\u20130100 local time<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2411\" data-end=\"2563\">GA operations permitted: <strong data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2512\">0100\u20130400 local time<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2411\" data-end=\"2563\">Daily GA restriction: <strong data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2563\">approximately 21 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2667\">These restrictions primarily affect aircraft operating from the <strong data-start=\"2629\" data-end=\"2667\">General Aviation apron (Apron 12).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2727\">The NOTAM is effective <strong data-start=\"2692\" data-end=\"2726\">29 March through 30 April 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Expert Perspective<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universalweather.com\/blog\/author\/danielpintodasilva\/\">Daniel Pinto Da Silva, Flight Coordinator Supervisor with Universal Aviation Brazil<\/a>, says operators should begin contingency planning immediately.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe expect GA operations to be limited to a three-hour window between 0100 and 0400 local time, which effectively suspends general aviation activity for about 21 hours each day,\u201d said Pinto Da Silva.<\/p>\n<p>He notes that the restriction has now been formally confirmed through NOTAM publication and operators should finalize contingency planning.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRight now we only have internal communication, but the restriction appears to be a done deal. It could end up slightly better or slightly worse once finalized.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Pinto Da Silva added that the operational impact will be significant for business aviation operating in the S\u00e3o Paulo region.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cApril will likely be challenging because this is our main airport for business aviation operations in S\u00e3o Paulo.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Why This Matters for Business Aviation<\/h2>\n<p>S\u00e3o Paulo\u2013Guarulhos is a major international gateway and frequently used by business aviation operators for international arrivals, technical stops, and long-haul missions.<\/p>\n<p>If GA operations are limited to a narrow overnight window, daytime arrivals and departures may become impractical for many corporate aviation missions.<\/p>\n<p>Operators should expect increased demand at alternate airports in the region as traffic shifts away from SBGR during the maintenance period.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"337\">Recommended Alternate Airports<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"551\">Operators planning missions to the S\u00e3o Paulo region during the SBGR restriction period may consider several alternate airports depending on operational priorities such as cost, proximity, and service environment.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"614\">S\u00e3o Paulo Catarina Executive International Airport (SBJH)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"821\">S\u00e3o Paulo Catarina Executive Airport (SBJH) is a <strong data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"741\">private international airport dedicated exclusively to business aviation<\/strong> and designed to provide a premium operating environment for corporate aircraft.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"859\">Operational characteristics include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"1082\">\n<li data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"907\">\n<p data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"907\">dedicated business aviation infrastructure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"962\">\n<p data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"962\">modern facilities and premium passenger experience<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"999\">\n<p data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"999\">VVIP-focused service environment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1082\">\n<p data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1082\">additional facility and overnight fees in addition to standard airport charges<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1299\">As a purpose-built business aviation airport, SBJH offers a <strong data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1205\">high-service operating environment with modern facilities<\/strong>, though operating costs are typically higher than at larger commercial airports such as SBKP.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1343\">Viracopos International Airport (SBKP)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1572\">Viracopos International Airport (SBKP) is a large international airport serving both commercial and business aviation traffic and is frequently used by operators seeking a <strong data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1547\">cost-efficient alternative<\/strong> in the S\u00e3o Paulo region.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1610\">Operational characteristics include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1819\">\n<li data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1662\">\n<p data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1662\">standard landing, parking, and navigation fees<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1715\">\n<p data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1715\">no additional facility or airport access charges<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1762\">\n<p data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1762\">established ground handling infrastructure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1819\">\n<p data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1819\">capability to support a wide range of aircraft types<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"2052\">Because SBKP operates alongside commercial airline traffic, operators should expect a <strong data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1936\">mixed-traffic environment<\/strong>, but it remains a practical option for many missions, particularly for technical stops or repositioning operations.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2083\">BASP Air Base (Guarulhos)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2194\">Military or official flights may also be able to operate via <strong data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2163\">BASP Air Base<\/strong>, located at Guarulhos Airport.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2305\">These operations require <strong data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2255\">AVOEM diplomatic authorization<\/strong>, limiting availability to specific mission types.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2770\" data-end=\"2773\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"444\">Choosing Between SBJH and SBKP<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"573\">Both airports are viable alternatives during the SBGR restriction period, with the best option depending on mission priorities.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"798\">Operators prioritizing a <strong data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"676\">dedicated business aviation environment and premium passenger experience<\/strong> may prefer SBJH, while those seeking a <strong data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"746\">more cost-efficient option<\/strong> or planning technical stops may find SBKP suitable.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"971\">For <strong data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"860\">military, diplomatic, or official government flights<\/strong>, operations may also be possible at <strong data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"914\">BASP Air Base<\/strong> at Guarulhos, subject to AVOEM diplomatic authorization.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1105\">Ground handling and operational coordination can be arranged in advance at any of these locations depending on mission requirements.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"541\">Operational Outlook for SBGR<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-41709\" src=\"https:\/\/www.universalweather.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SaoPaulo-4-1920x1080-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.universalweather.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SaoPaulo-4-1920x1080-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.universalweather.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SaoPaulo-4-1920x1080-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.universalweather.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SaoPaulo-4-1920x1080-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.universalweather.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SaoPaulo-4-1920x1080-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.universalweather.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SaoPaulo-4-1920x1080-1-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.universalweather.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SaoPaulo-4-1920x1080-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Planned maintenance at S\u00e3o Paulo\u2013Guarulhos Airport is expected to significantly restrict general aviation access between March 29 and April 30, limiting operations to a short overnight window each day.<\/p>\n<p>Operators planning missions to the S\u00e3o Paulo region during this period should evaluate alternate airports such as S\u00e3o Paulo Catarina Executive Airport (SBJH) or Viracopos (SBKP) and coordinate operational support in advance.<\/p>\n<p>The restriction has now been confirmed through NOTAM publication. Operators planning missions to S\u00e3o Paulo between March 29 and April 30 should evaluate alternate airports and coordinate handling arrangements in advance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>General aviation operations at S\u00e3o Paulo\u2013Guarulhos (SBGR) may be restricted to a three-hour overnight window between 0100\u20130400 local time from March 29 through April 30 due to planned maintenance. Operators should evaluate alternate airports such as Viracopos (SBKP) or S\u00e3o Paulo Catarina Executive Airport (SBJH) when planning missions to the S\u00e3o Paulo region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":42911,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2113,1689],"tags":[1783,2902,2899,2669,2901,2898,2900,2904,2903],"feed_exclusion":[],"class_list":["post-45086","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-brazil","category-ops-update","tag-sbgr","tag-brazil-airport-maintenance","tag-brazil-business-aviation","tag-business-aviation-brazil","tag-sao-paulo-ga-operations","tag-sao-paulo-guarulhos","tag-sbgr-restrictions","tag-sbjh-catarina-executive-airport","tag-sbkp-viracopos"],"acf":{"stealth_publish":false},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Sao Paulo (SBGR) General Aviation Restrictions During Maintenance: March 29 \u2013 April 30, 2026 - Universal\u00ae Operational Insight Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"General aviation operations at S\u00e3o Paulo\u2013Guarulhos (SBGR) may be limited to 0100\u20130400 local time from March 29 to April 30 due to maintenance. 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