São Jorge Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Velas, Portugal. Its IATA code is SJZ and its ICAO code is LPSJ. The airport lies at an elevation of 311 ft (95 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 13/31, 4,633 ft (1,412 m) long. Local time follows the Atlantic/Azores time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- SJZ
- ICAO code
- LPSJ
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 311 ft (95 m)
- Coordinates
- 38.6655, -28.1758
- Time zone
- Atlantic/Azores
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 4,633 ft · 1,412 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to São Jorge Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| PIX Pico Airport | Pico Island, Portugal | 26 km · 16 mi |
| GRW Graciosa Airport | Santa Cruz da Graciosa, Portugal | 49 km · 30 mi |
| HOR Horta Airport | Horta, Portugal | 50 km · 31 mi |
| TER Lajes Airport | Praia da Vitória, Portugal | 95 km · 59 mi |
| PDL João Paulo II Airport | Ponta Delgada, Portugal | 240 km · 149 mi |
| FLW Flores Airport | Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal | 270 km · 168 mi |
| CVU Corvo Airport | Corvo, Portugal | 277 km · 172 mi |
| SMA Santa Maria Airport | Vila do Porto, Portugal | 324 km · 201 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from SJZ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHR London | 2,577 | 1,601 | 1,391 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 2,695 | 1,675 | 1,455 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 3,143 | 1,953 | 1,697 | View route |
| JFK New York | 3,866 | 2,402 | 2,088 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 4,770 | 2,964 | 2,576 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 5,003 | 3,109 | 2,701 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 7,042 | 4,375 | 3,802 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 7,163 | 4,451 | 3,868 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 7,755 | 4,819 | 4,187 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 7,757 | 4,820 | 4,189 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 9,254 | 5,750 | 4,997 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 9,290 | 5,772 | 5,016 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,555 | 6,558 | 5,699 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 11,670 | 7,252 | 6,302 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 13,412 | 8,334 | 7,242 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 19,487 | 12,109 | 10,522 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | RDO | 122.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of São Jorge Airport?
The IATA code of São Jorge Airport is SJZ and its ICAO code is LPSJ.
Where is São Jorge Airport located?
São Jorge Airport is in Velas, Autonomous Region of Azores, Portugal, at 38.6655, -28.1758.
What time zone is São Jorge Airport in?
São Jorge Airport uses the IANA time zone Atlantic/Azores. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at São Jorge Airport?
The longest runway listed is 13/31, 4,633 ft (1,412 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to São Jorge Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Pico Airport (PIX), about 26 km (16 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.