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São Jorge Airport

IATA SJZICAO LPSJ🇵🇹 Velas
Coordinates
38.6655°N, 28.1758°W
Elevation
311 ft (95 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
PT-20
Time zone
Azores(UTC)
Magnetic variation
7.7° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:53
Sunrise
07:20
Sunset
20:29
Civil dusk
20:57

About 13h 10m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About São Jorge Airport

São Jorge Airport

São Jorge Airport is the only airport of the island of São Jorge, situated in the civil parish of Santo Amaro, municipality of Velas in the Azores.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

São Jorge Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: LPHR.

Live weather

LPHR
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NOTAMs

LPHR

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
13 / 31▸ displaced4,633 ft / 1,412 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISRDO122.300 MHz

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SANTA MARIA OCEANICClass AControlledFL055FL999
SANTA MARIA TMAClass CControlled1000 ft GNDFL195
TMZ/RMZ HORTASpecial useTMZGND1000 ft GND
SÃO JORGE LPSJ ATZSpecial useRMZGND1000 ft GND

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Portugal airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: W (from about 270°), on 16% of observations, averaging 13 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan66%234 ft
Feb71%160 ft
Mar72%152 ft
Apr72%359 ft
May69%449 ft
Jun73%657 ft
Jul80%873 ft
Aug86%1,140 ft
Sep85%1,050 ft
Oct77%902 ft
Nov73%575 ft
Dec67%316 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~1521,140 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from São Jorge Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for São Jorge Airport?

The ICAO code for São Jorge Airport is LPSJ, and its IATA code is SJZ.

Where is São Jorge Airport located?

São Jorge Airport is medium airport located in Velas, Portugal, at an elevation of 311 ft (95 m).

How many runways does São Jorge Airport have?

São Jorge Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,633 ft / 1,412 m.

Which airlines fly to São Jorge Airport?

Airlines historically serving São Jorge Airport include SATA Air Acores (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from São Jorge Airport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from São Jorge Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is São Jorge Airport in?

São Jorge Airport is in the Atlantic/Azores time zone (UTC).

What is the magnetic variation at São Jorge Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at São Jorge Airport is approximately 7.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near São Jorge Airport?

The nearest airport to São Jorge Airport is Pico Airport (PIX), about 14.1 nm to the wsw, followed by Graciosa Airport and Horta Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. São Jorge Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.