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  "address": {
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    "addressCountry": "Brazil",
    "addressLocality": "Guaratinguet\u00e1"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "General Aviation and Private Charter",
    "Military and Government Transport",
    "Aeroclube de Guaratinguet\u00e1"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
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  "city": "Guaratinguet\u00e1",
  "code": "GUJ",
  "connection_tips": "Edu Chaves Field (GUJ), officially known as Guaratinguet\u00e1 Airport, is a specialized aviation facility in the state of S\u00e3o Paulo, Brazil. It serves the Air Force school and handles private and corporate flights. GUJ does not currently have scheduled commercial airline service. For commercial connections, the nearest major hub is S\u00e3o Jos\u00e9 dos Campos Airport (SJK), located about 85 kilometers to the southwest, or the massive hubs in S\u00e3o Paulo (GRU/CGH), which are approximately a 2 to 2. 5-hour drive via the BR-116 (Rodovia Presidente Dutra). For those arriving at GUJ via private flight, ground transportation should be pre-arranged.\n\nThe airport is located just a few minutes from the city center of Guaratinguet\u00e1. Taxis are available in the city but should be booked in advance of your landing. The region is a major destination for religious tourism, being adjacent to the city of Aparecida and the Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida, the second-largest church in the world. Visitors can easily reach Aparecida in about 15 to 20 minutes by car from the airfield.\n\nThe terminal facilities at Edu Chaves Field are minimalist and focused on functional utility, providing essential passenger processing for private flyers but no commercial dining or retail options. The regional climate is characterized by hot, humid summers and mild winters. When planning a connection back to a major international flight in S\u00e3o Paulo, always allow for a generous buffer in your schedule to account for potential traffic on the Rodovia Dutra, which is one of Brazil's busiest highways. GUJ provides a quiet and efficient alternative for private flyers wishing to access the Para\u00edba Valley and its many historic and religious sites.",
  "country": "Brazil",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check ahead for limited amenities and operating hours.",
    "Edu Chaves Field is a specialized aviation site in S\u00e3o Paulo state.",
    "It serves the Air Force school and handles private and corporate flights.",
    "GUJ does not currently have scheduled commercial airline service.",
    "For commercial flights, use SJK or the larger S\u00e3o Paulo airports."
  ],
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    "recent_reviews": [],
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  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=BRL",
  "iataCode": "GUJ",
  "icao": "SBGW",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -22.791599,
  "layover_planner_info": "Few on-site services; arrange necessities before arrival.",
  "longitude": -45.2048,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline representatives or airport staff for assistance.",
  "name": "Edu Chaves Field",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "GRU",
      "name": "S\u00e3o Paulo\u2013Guarulhos International"
    },
    {
      "code": "JPY",
      "name": "Paraty Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "QHP",
      "name": "Base de Avia\u00e7\u00e3o de Taubat\u00e9 Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "REZ",
      "name": "Resende Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Edu Chaves Field, identified by the IATA code GUJ and ICAO code SBGW, is a significant joint civil-military aviation facility serving the city of Guaratinguet\u00e1 in the state of S\u00e3o Paulo, Brazil. Located just 1.5 kilometers from the city center, the airport stands as a critical pillar of the Vale do Para\u00edba region, uniquely recognized as the \"Vale da F\u00e9\" (Valley of Faith). It serves as a vital gateway for the region's robust religious tourism sector, providing essential air access for high-level delegations and private pilots visiting the nearby National Sanctuary of Our Lady of Aparecida.\n\nThe airport features a functional passenger terminal area designed to support domestic general aviation and military transport missions. Technical infrastructure at the site is anchored by a 1,551-meter asphalt runway equipped for both day and night operations under Visual and Instrument flight rules. The facility is strategically adjacent to the School of Aeronautics Specialists (EEAR) of the Brazilian Air Force, reflecting its deep military heritage and its role as a premier center for aeronautical education. While the terminal is modest compared to the capital's international hubs, it provides essential support services for visiting pilots and is managed by the regional operator Rede VOA.\n\nFlight operations at Edu Chaves Field are primarily focused on military logistics, private executive travel, and recreational aviation through the local flight club. While there are no scheduled commercial passenger airline services at this location, the airport remains a bustling hub for government missions and specialized religious tourism charters. Ground transportation is highly efficient, with the terminal providing rapid access to downtown Guaratinguet\u00e1 and the neighboring pilgrimage city of Aparecida via the region's well-developed road network. The facility remains a cornerstone of the state's transport infrastructure, ensuring that this important cultural and industrial corridor remains globally accessible for specialized aviation.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/SBGW/Guaratingueta-Airport"
}