Edu Chaves Field
Guaratinguetá, Brazil
Edu Chaves Field
Regional gateway serving the Paraíba Valley in Brazil.
- ›Located in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, in the Paraíba Valley region.
- ›Named after Edu Chaves, a local historical figure.
- ›Handles a mix of general aviation, private, and limited commercial operations.
- ›Situated near the important industrial and university city of Guaratinguetá.
- ›ICAO code SBGW places it within Brazil's civil aviation registry.
Edu Chaves Field, known by its IATA code GUJ, is a small regional airport serving Guaratinguetá, a historic city in the Paraíba Valley of São Paulo state, Brazil. The airport primarily supports general aviation, charter flights, and military-related traffic given the city's proximity to Brazil's Army technological institute. It plays a modest but practical role in connecting this industrially significant region with broader Brazilian aviation networks.
- Main Terminal — A compact single-terminal facility handling general aviation and limited regional passenger operations.
- Taxi services available outside the terminal
- App-based rideshare services (99, Uber) accessible in the city
- Local municipal bus routes connecting to central Guaratinguetá
- Car rental arrangements possible through local agencies in the city center
- Hotel Garra Guaratinguetá
- Pousada Vale do Paraíba
- Hotel Center Guaratinguetá
- Bristol Guaratinguetá
The airport itself offers very limited food and beverage options given its small scale, so travellers should plan accordingly. The city of Guaratinguetá, roughly a short drive away, offers a range of local Brazilian eateries, padarias, and regional cuisine typical of interior São Paulo state. The historic city center provides more substantial dining choices for those with time before or after travel.
- Arrange ground transport in advance as taxi availability at the airport can be limited, especially outside business hours.
- Guaratinguetá is a religiously significant city — the Basílica de Santo Antônio is a popular site worth visiting if time allows.
- Confirm flight details directly with your operator as schedules at this general aviation airport can be subject to change.
- The Dutra Highway (BR-116) connects Guaratinguetá easily to São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro if road travel is an alternative option.
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