International hub · Brazil

Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport

SBJPJPA
Elevation
217 ft
Coordinates
7°09′S 34°57′W
Local time
America/Fortaleza

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Field information

SBJP runways, fuel & airport data

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

Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (SBJP/JPA) has one runway, 16/34, 8,251 ft (2,515 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SBJP, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    America/Fortaleza

  • Country

    Brazil

    BR

  • Municipality

    João Pessoa

  • Elevation

    217 ft

  • Position

    -7.1487, -34.9506

  • Traffic level

    Medium

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 7

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

Runways · SBJP

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
16/348,251 ft (2,515 m)148 ftasphalt—

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at SBJP.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Jo (SBJP / JPA) in Jo, Brazil, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SBJP is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at SBJP

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Brazil

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Brazil. Applicable permit lead times for Brazil 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 Brazil are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at SBJP

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at SBJP

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to SBJP

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SBJP: 7° 8′ 55″ S 34° 57′ 2″ W; elevation 217 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Jo

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at SBJP

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

Location

Where SBJP sits in the network

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Operating into SBJP?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport — one desk for the whole trip.

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