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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(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:10
Sunrise
06:41
Sunset
21:18
Civil dusk
21:49

About 14h 37m 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

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.

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Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

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.