São Paulo Catarina Executive Airport (SBJH)
Medium airport · São Roque, São Paulo, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | São Paulo Catarina Executive Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBJH |
| IATA | JHF |
| Elevation | 2,547 ft (776 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 23°25'37" W 47°9'56" -23.42689, -47.16566 |
| Location | São Roque, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 8,104 ft (2470 m) | 108 ft | ASP | Yes |
São Paulo Catarina Executive Airport at a glance
São Paulo Catarina Executive Airport is a medium airport in São Roque, São Paulo, Brazil, known to airline systems as JHF. The field elevation of 2,547 ft (776 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBJH are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 12/30, offers 8,104 ft (2470 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBJH 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 São Paulo Catarina Executive Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Viracopos International Airport | SBKP | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Campo de Marte Airport | SBMT | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport | SBSP | 57 km (31 NM) |
| São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport | SBGR | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Santos Nero Moura Air Base / Guarujá Airport | SBST | 104 km (56 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for São Paulo Catarina Executive Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,547 ft field elevation of São Paulo Catarina Executive 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 São Paulo Catarina Executive Airport
What is the ICAO code of São Paulo Catarina Executive Airport?
The ICAO identifier of São Paulo Catarina Executive Airport is SBJH, and its IATA code is JHF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is São Paulo Catarina Executive Airport above sea level?
São Paulo Catarina Executive Airport sits at an elevation of 2,547 feet (776 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is São Paulo Catarina Executive Airport located?
The airport lies at -23.4269, -47.1657 — in São Roque, São Paulo, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Viracopos International Airport, about 47 km away.
Does SBJH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBJH 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 São Paulo Catarina Executive Airport?
São Paulo Catarina Executive Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 8,104 ft (2470 m) with a ASP surface.