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LPSJ

SJZ

São Jorge Airport · Velas

Key Facts

Technical summary and operational standards.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE

Field Elevation

311 ft / 95 m

Transition Altitude

4,000 ft

Primary Channel

AFIS 122.30 MHz (RDO)

Runway Summary

13/314,633 ftAsphaltLIGHTED

Details Runways Frequencies Navaids Nearby

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Briefing for São Jorge Airport (LPSJ), Portugal. This facility features 1 active runways with an elevation of 311 ft. This field primarily supports visual approach procedures.Maintain a Transition Altitude of 4,000 ft for altimeter reset.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name

São Jorge Airport

ICAO / IATA

LPSJ / SJZ

Municipality

Velas

Country

Region

PT-20

GPS Coordinates

38.665501, -28.175800

Transition Altitude

4,000 ft

Official Website

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Wikipedia

Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and verified landing frequencies.

Runway 13 / 31

LIGHTED

Crosswind 13 Crosswind 31 TOD VDP

Length: 4,633 ft / 1,412 m
Surface: Asphalt
Heading: 117° / 297°

RWY 13

No ILS

RWY 31

No ILS

Nearby Navaids

VOR, NDB, DME stations in the vicinity.

PI · NDB (Pico)420 kHz

0 ft · Associated: LPPI
38.558201, -28.403200

Communication Frequencies

ATC and advisory channels.

AFIS RDO

122.30 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternatives in the vicinity.

Graciosa Airport

João Paulo II Airport

Data Source: OurAirports · Technical Briefing Jan 2026
ILS Data Source: AIP / FAA NASR Cycle Verified