Edu Chaves Field

SBGW / GUJ

Guaratinguetá, BR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 55 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
3 kt
220°
8 km
Visibility
2,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SBGW 041000Z 22003KT 8000 SCT014 OVC025 21/16 Q1015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,761 ft
SCT 1,400 ft AGL
OVC 2,500 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,161 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,261 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SBGW 040300Z 0406/0418 07003KT 9999 SCT010 BKN038 TN20/0409Z TX28/0418Z PROB30 0407/0410 3500 BR BKN008 BECMG 0414/0415 26005KT FEW035 RMK P FM
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:54Z BASE
+0h
VFR 70° 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,800 ft
14:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 260° 5 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BGW
2
20 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 2/20
Active: 20
5,089 ft 98 ft ASP
2.8 kt 1.0 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SBGW

2,356 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69.4%
MVFR
20.1%
IFR
8.9%
LIFR
1.5%

Edu Chaves Field typically experiences VFR conditions 69.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 5.1 knots. Temperatures typically range between 9°C and 37°C with an average of 25.1°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, December, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 5.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 17 kt
Calm Winds: 2.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.9%
NE
26.2%
E
9.4%
SE
5.1%
S
7%
SW
17.5%
W
10.7%
NW
6%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.1°C
Range: 9°C to 37°C
9°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1%

Best Months for VFR

March December September

Statistics computed from 2,356 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Edu Chaves Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SBGW
IATA Code: GUJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,761 ft MSL

Location

City: Guaratinguetá
Country: BR
Latitude: -22.791599°
Longitude: -45.204800°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+3

Runway Information

Runway 2/20
Length: 5,089 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Edu Chaves Field

Overview

Edu Chaves Field serves the city of Guaratinguetá in Brazil, situated at an elevation of 1,761 feet MSL. As a medium airport, it supports regional aviation operations with a single runway (2/20) measuring 5,089 feet of asphalt surface. The airport's location at coordinates -22.791599, -45.204800 positions it in a strategic area for transportation and regional connectivity.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Edu Chaves Field are predominantly favorable for visual flight rules (VFR), with 71.7% of observations supporting clear flying conditions. Pilots can expect a consistent wind pattern predominantly from the northeast (45°) at an average of 5.3 knots, with occasional gusts up to 17 knots. Temperature variations range from 9°C to 37°C, with an average of 25°C, indicating potential thermal considerations during flight planning.

Notable Features

The airport's elevation of 1,761 feet suggests moderate terrain interaction that pilots should consider during approach and departure. Seasonal variations show optimal VFR conditions in December, September, and October, which may influence flight scheduling and planning. Calm wind conditions occur in 1.7% of observations, with visibility consistently averaging 10 statute miles.

Approach Considerations

Given the prevailing northeast winds, runway 2/20 is likely the primary approach direction. Pilots should anticipate minimal low visibility challenges, with IFR conditions occurring in only 8.6% of observations and extremely rare LIFR conditions at 0.9%. The consistent visibility and wind patterns suggest generally predictable approach conditions throughout the year.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.