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Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport
São Paulo, Brazil

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Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport
São Paulo, Brazil
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Routes out
26
Destinations
SBSP
ICAO
2631 ft
Elevation
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São Paulo's busy downtown airport serving domestic routes.
Opened
1936
Location
São Paulo, Brazil
Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (IATA: CGH, ICAO: SBSP) is one of the busiest airports in Brazil, located approximately 8 kilometers south of São Paulo's city center in the Congonhas neighborhood. It primarily serves domestic routes, functioning as a key hub for short and medium-haul flights within Brazil.
The airport is particularly important for the São Paulo–Rio de Janeiro air bridge (Ponte Aérea), one of the world's busiest air routes, connecting Congonhas with Santos Dumont Airport in Rio de Janeiro. Its central location makes it a preferred choice for business travelers despite its limited international capacity.
Due to its urban setting and single runway configuration, Congonhas operates under strict slot controls and has faced capacity challenges over the years. A fatal accident in 2007 involving a TAM Airlines aircraft led to significant safety upgrades and runway improvements at the facility.
Terminals
The airport has two passenger terminals side by side that together handle tens of millions of passengers annually on domestic services.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include taxis, ride-hailing services, and bus connections, though there is no direct metro link to the airport.
Airlines here
LATAM Airlines and Gol Linhas Aéreas are the primary carriers operating at Congonhas, with Azul Brazilian Airlines also maintaining a presence.
Notable facts
- ›Congonhas is consistently one of the top three busiest airports in Brazil by passenger volume.
- ›The São Paulo–Rio de Janeiro air bridge operated from Congonhas is among the world's highest-frequency short-haul routes.
- ›A 2007 TAM Airlines crash at the airport killed 199 people, prompting major safety and infrastructure reforms.
- ›The airport operates under strict slot and noise restrictions due to its dense urban surroundings.
- ›It is named in honor of Deputado Freitas Nobre, a Brazilian politician.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
Route map (26 destinations)








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Airlines serving this airport
Routes
CGH → SDUAD · E90
CGH → BSBG3 · 738 73G
CGH → CGBG3 · 738
CGH → CGRG3 · 738 73G
CGH → CLVG3 · 73G
CGH → CNFG3 · 738 73G
CGH → CWBG3 · 738 73G
CGH → CXJG3 · 73G 738
CGH → FLNG3 · 73G 738
CGH → GIGG3 · 738 73G
CGH → GYNG3 · 738 73G
CGH → JOIG3 · 73G
CGH → JTCG3 · 73G
CGH → LDBG3 · 73G
CGH → MGFG3 · 738 73G
CGH → NVTG3 · 73G
CGH → POAG3 · 738 73G
CGH → PPBG3 · 73G
CGH → SDUG3 · 738
CGH → SSAG3 · 738 73G
CGH → UDIG3 · 73G 738
CGH → VIXG3 · 73G 738
CGH → BPSJJ · 320
CGH → BSBJJ · 320 319
CGH → CGBJJ · 320
CGH → CGRJJ · 320
CGH → CNFJJ · 319 320
CGH → CWBJJ · 320 319
CGH → FLNJJ · 319 320
CGH → GIGJJ · 320
CGH → GYNJJ · 320 319
CGH → IGUJJ · 320 319
CGH → IOSJJ · 319
CGH → JOIJJ · 319
CGH → LDBJJ · 319
CGH → NVTJJ · 319
CGH → POAJJ · 320 319
CGH → RAOJJ · 320 319
CGH → SDUJJ · 319
CGH → SJPJJ · 320 319
CGH → SSAJJ · 320 319
CGH → UDIJJ · 319 320
CGH → VIXJJ · 320 319
CGH → BSBO6 · 318 319 100
CGH → FLNO6 · 318 319
CGH → SDUO6 · 319
CGH → SSAO6 · 318
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