Francisco de Assis Airport (SBJF)
Medium airport · Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Francisco de Assis Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBJF |
| IATA | JDF |
| Elevation | 2,989 ft (911 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 21°47'29" W 43°23'10" -21.79148, -43.38607 |
| Location | Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 5,036 ft (1535 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Francisco de Assis Airport at a glance
Francisco de Assis Airport is a medium airport in Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil, known to airline systems as JDF. The field elevation of 2,989 ft (911 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBJF are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 03/21, offers 5,036 ft (1535 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBJF shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Francisco de Assis Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Presidente Itamar Franco Airport | SBZM | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport | SBBQ | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport | SBGL | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Campo Délio Jardim de Mattos Airport | SBAF | 120 km (65 NM) |
| Santos Dumont Airport | SBRJ | 127 km (69 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Francisco de Assis Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,989 ft field elevation of Francisco de Assis Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 138 airports and airfields we list for Brazil — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Francisco de Assis Airport
What is the ICAO code of Francisco de Assis Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Francisco de Assis Airport is SBJF, and its IATA code is JDF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Francisco de Assis Airport above sea level?
Francisco de Assis Airport sits at an elevation of 2,989 feet (911 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Francisco de Assis Airport located?
The airport lies at -21.7915, -43.3861 — in Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Presidente Itamar Franco Airport, about 38 km away.
Does SBJF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBJF appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Francisco de Assis Airport?
Francisco de Assis Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 5,036 ft (1535 m) with a ASP surface.