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Velas Sao Jorge Airport (LPSJ / SJZ)

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LPSJ airport at a glance

ICAO code: LPSJ
IATA code: SJZ
City: Velas
Region: Azores
Country: Portugal
Elevation: 311 ft (95 m)
Time zone: Atlantic/Azores (UTC-1)
Coordinates: 38.6655° N, 28.1758° W
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Weather & airport info LPSJ

Current weather

Good visual conditions (VFR)observed 03 Nov, 05:30 UTC

Wind: 3 kt (6 km/h) from east (90°)
Visibility: 10 km or more
Clouds: broken clouds at 3,700 ft, broken clouds at 24,000 ft
Temperature: 17 °C (dew point 14 °C)
Pressure (QNH): 1,020 hPa

Original weather report (METAR)

METAR LPSJ 030530Z AUTO 09003KT 060V130 9999 BKN037/// BKN240/// 17/14 Q1020

Airport

Elevation: 311 ft (95 m)
Sunrise / Sunset: 07:21 / 17:51 local time

Runways

Runway	Length	Surface	Lighted
13/31	1,412 m (4,633 ft)	asphalt	yes

Radio frequencies

Flight information: 122.3

For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.

Airport map LPSJ

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Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.

RunwayTaxiwayclosed (NOTAM)Map data: © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap, imagery © Maxar

Official charts

Aerodrome, approach and ground charts are published by the national air navigation service in its AIP:

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For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.

Current NOTAMs for LPSJ(4)

NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.

Out of serviceThreshold lights: unserviceableA6143/26· until 10 Nov, 18:00 UTC (estimated)
The Runway Threshold Identification Lights (RTIL) for runway 31 (flashing white) are unserviceable.
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RTIL RWY 31 (FLASHING WHITE) UNSERVICEABLE.
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A6143/26 NOTAMN
 Q) LPPO/QLTAS/IV/BO /A /000/999/3840N02810W005
 A) LPSJ B) 2610231230 C) 2611101800EST
 E) RTIL RWY 31 (FLASHING WHITE) UNSERVICEABLE.
```
NoticeFire and rescue: downgradedA6302/26· from 03 Nov, 08:00 UTC · until 03 Nov, 19:00 UTC
The firefighting service has been downgraded to category 5.
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FIREFIGHTING SERVICE DOWNGRADED TO CAT 5.
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A6302/26 NOTAMN
 Q) LPPO/QFFCG/IV/NBO/A /000/999/3840N02810W005
 A) LPSJ B) 2611030800 C) 2611031900
 E) FIREFIGHTING SERVICE DOWNGRADED TO CAT 5.
```
NoticeAerodrome: limited toA6255/26· until 03 Nov, 09:00 UTC
Meteorological services are limited due to industrial action.
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MET SERVICES LIMITED DUE TO INDUSTRIAL ACTION.
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A6255/26 NOTAMN
 Q) LPPO/QFMLT/IV/BO /A /000/999/3840N02810W005
 A) LPSJ B) 2611012000 C) 2611030900
 E) MET SERVICES LIMITED DUE TO INDUSTRIAL ACTION.
```
NoticeAerodromeA5703/26· permanent
Due to high terrain, the take-off climb surface of runway 13 is curved to the right. The curve starts 1800 meters beyond the runway 13 threshold, has a turn radius of 7500 meters, ending on a heading of 153 degrees. The center line of the approach surface for runway 31 has the same geometry.
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GENERAL, PARAGRAPH 3 CHANGE TO: OBSTACLE LIMITATION SURFACES: DUE TO HIGH TERRAIN, THE TAKE-OFF CLIMB SURFACE OF RWY13 IS CURVED TO THE RIGHT. THE CURVE STARTS 1800M BEYOND RWY13 THR, HAS A TURN RADIUS OF 7500M, ENDING ON HEADING 153 (RWY HDG PLUS 27 DEGREES). THE CENTER LINE OF THE APPROACH SURFACE FOR RWY31 HAS THE SAME GEOMETRY. REF AIP PORTUGAL LPSJ AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES
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A5703/26 NOTAMN
 Q) LPPO/QFAXX/IV/NBO/A /000/999/3840N02810W005
 A) LPSJ B) 2609301122 C) PERM
 E) GENERAL, PARAGRAPH 3 CHANGE TO: OBSTACLE LIMITATION SURFACES: DUE
 TO HIGH TERRAIN, THE TAKE-OFF CLIMB SURFACE OF RWY13 IS CURVED TO
 THE RIGHT. THE CURVE STARTS 1800M BEYOND RWY13 THR, HAS A TURN
 RADIUS OF 7500M, ENDING ON HEADING 153 (RWY HDG PLUS 27 DEGREES).
 THE CENTER LINE OF THE APPROACH SURFACE FOR RWY31 HAS THE SAME
 GEOMETRY.
 REF AIP PORTUGAL LPSJ AD 2.22 FLIGHT PROCEDURES
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About the airport

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LPSJ airport FAQ

Are there any restrictions at Velas airport (LPSJ) today?

There are currently 3 valid NOTAMs for Velas (LPSJ). Affected: Threshold lights: unserviceable. 1 more NOTAM starts in the coming days. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.

What is the weather at Velas airport (LPSJ)?

According to the latest weather report for LPSJ (METAR, 03 Nov, 05:30 UTC): Good visual conditions (VFR). Wind 3 kt (6 km/h) from east (90°), visibility 10 km or more, temperature 17 °C (dew point 14 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.

How long are the runways at Velas airport (LPSJ)?

Velas (LPSJ) has one runway: runway 13/31 with 1,412 m (4,633 ft), asphalt.

What are the airport codes of Sao Jorge Airport?

The ICAO code is LPSJ and the IATA code is SJZ. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.

What is the elevation of LPSJ airport?

Sao Jorge Airport sits at 311 ft (95 m) above sea level. Local time zone: Atlantic/Azores.

Can I fly to LPSJ by private jet?

Whether a private jet can operate into Sao Jorge Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.

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