Airports / Brazil / JDF
Francisco de Assis Airport.
Juiz de Fora, Brazil · 2,989 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
353 ratings
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Operators based
2,989
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#67 / 134
Brazil airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 353 Google ratings , ranked against 134 rated Brazil fields.
21 nm
To the nearest alternate
Presidente Itamar Franco Airport (IZA), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Francisco de Assis Airport, listed as SBJF / JDF, is a mid-sized airport in Juiz de Fora, Brazil. The airport sits 2,989 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into JDF for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Presidente Itamar Franco Airport (IZA, 21 nm), Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport (SBBQ, 38 nm), and Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG, 62 nm). With a single 5,036-foot paved runway, JDF can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
Charter pricing from JDF depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Serrinha Airport. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Juiz de Fora.
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Field capability
ICAO
SBJF
IATA
JDF
FAA / Local
MG0016
Elevation
2,989 ft
Coordinates
21.7915° S · 43.3861° 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 Brazil fields
state range 8–4,138 ft
At 2,989 ft, JDF sits higher than 93% of the 138 Brazil fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,036 ft
- 03/215,036 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,036 ft
JDF's 5,036 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-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.
- 21nmIZAPresidente Itamar Franco AirportJuiz de Fora
- 38nmSBBQMajor Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges AirportBarbacena
- 62nmGIGRio Galeão – Tom Jobim International AirportRio De Janeiro
- 65nmSBAFCampo Délio Jardim de Mattos AirportRio de Janeiro
- 68nmSDUSantos Dumont AirportRio de Janeiro
- 71nmSNZSanta Cruz Air Force BaseRio de Janeiro
Location
Open the full mapSBJF · Francisco de Assis Airport · Juiz de Fora, Brazil
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from JDF on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 3,575 nm | 8h 43m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,609 nm | 8h 48m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,119 nm | 9h 59m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,132 nm | 10h 1m |
| Boston (BED) | 4,157 nm | 10h 4m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,257 nm | 10h 18m |
| Houston (HOU) | 4,303 nm | 10h 24m |
| Austin (AUS) | 4,421 nm | 10h 41m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use JDF?
- Francisco de Assis Airport's longest paved runway is 5,036 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-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 JDF?
- Francisco de Assis Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,036 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to JDF?
- The closest alternate is Presidente Itamar Franco Airport (IZA), about 21 nm away, followed by Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport (SBBQ) at 38 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from JDF to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 8h 43m (3,575 nm), Palm Beach about 8h 48m (3,609 nm), Washington DC about 9h 59m (4,119 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.