Airports / Portugal / SJZ
São Jorge Airport.
Velas, Portugal · 311 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
311
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
14 nm
To the nearest alternate
Pico Airport (PIX), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
São Jorge Airport, listed as LPSJ / SJZ, is a mid-sized airport in Velas, Portugal. Field elevation is 311 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list SJZ as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Pico Airport (PIX, 14 nm), Graciosa Airport (GRW, 27 nm), and Horta Airport (HOR, 27 nm). The field has a single 4,633-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
Trip costs from SJZ are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from SJZ to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
LPSJ
IATA
SJZ
FAA / Local
LPSJ
Elevation
311 ft
Coordinates
38.6655° N · 28.1758° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Portugal fields
state range 5–2,241 ft
At 311 ft, SJZ sits higher than 55% of the 31 Portugal fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,633 ft
- 13/314,633 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,633 ft
SJZ's 4,633 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 14nmPIXPico AirportPico Island
- 27nmGRWGraciosa AirportSanta Cruz da Graciosa
- 27nmHORHorta AirportHorta
- 51nmTERLajes AirportPraia da Vitória
- 129nmPDLJoão Paulo II AirportPonta Delgada
- 146nmFLWFlores AirportSanta Cruz das Flores
Location
Open the full mapLPSJ · São Jorge Airport · Velas, Portugal
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SJZ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 1,958 nm | 4h 57m |
| New York (TEB) | 2,098 nm | 5h 17m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 2,277 nm | 5h 42m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 2,684 nm | 6h 39m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 2,685 nm | 6h 39m |
| Miami (MIA) | 2,719 nm | 6h 43m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 2,747 nm | 6h 47m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 3,286 nm | 8h 3m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SJZ?
- São Jorge Airport's longest paved runway is 4,633 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at SJZ?
- São Jorge Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,633 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to SJZ?
- The closest alternate is Pico Airport (PIX), about 14 nm away, followed by Graciosa Airport (GRW) at 27 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SJZ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 4h 57m (1,958 nm), New York about 5h 17m (2,098 nm), Washington DC about 5h 42m (2,277 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.