Regional airport · Sao Jorge, Portugal

Sao Jorge

LPSJSJZ
Elevation
311 ft
Coordinates
38°40′N 28°11′W
Local time
Atlantic/Azores

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Field information

LPSJ runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Sao Jorge (LPSJ/SJZ) has one runway, 13/31, 4,633 ft (1,412 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: No fuel available. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at LPSJ, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    Regional airport

  • Time zone

    Atlantic/Azores

  • Country

    Portugal

    PT

  • Municipality

    Velas

  • Elevation

    311 ft

  • Position

    38.6655, -28.1758

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    No fuel available

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 6

Runways · LPSJ

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
13/314,633 ft (1,412 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at LPSJ.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Sao Jorge (LPSJ / SJZ) in Sao Jorge, Portugal, through one 24/7 OCC desk. LPSJ is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at LPSJ

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Portugal

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Portugal. Applicable permit lead times for Portugal are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Portugal are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at LPSJ

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at LPSJ covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at LPSJ

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at LPSJ is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to LPSJ

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for LPSJ: 38° 39′ 56″ N 28° 10′ 33″ W; elevation 311 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Sao Jorge

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Sao Jorge. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at LPSJ.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at LPSJ

    Support for freighter operations into LPSJ covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where LPSJ sits in the network

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