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SBJP
Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport · João Pessoa
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
217 ft / 66 m
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.30 MHz (PESSOA TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
16/34 · 8,251 ft · AsphaltUNLITFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (SBJP), located in João Pessoa, Brazil. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 217 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 7,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport
ICAO / IATA
SBJP / JPA
Municipality
João Pessoa
Country
Region
BR-PB — Paraíba
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Elevation
217 ft
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Runway 16 / 34
ILS EQUIPPEDUNLIT
Runway Length: 8,251 ft / 2,515 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: —° / —°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 16
109.30 MHz
IDENT: I-JP | CRS: 161°
RWY 34
No ILS / Visual Only
APP PESSOA CON
118.30 MHz
TWR PESSOA TWR
118.30 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026