Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (SBJP)
Large airport · João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBJP |
| IATA | JPA |
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 7°8'55" W 34°57'2" -7.14869, -34.95055 |
| Location | João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
About Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport on Wikipedia
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 8,251 ft (2515 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport at a glance
Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport is a large airport in João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil, known to airline systems as JPA. The field elevation of 217 ft (66 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBJP 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, 16/34, offers 8,251 ft (2515 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBJP 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 Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Presidente João Suassuna Airport | SBKG | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport | SBRF | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Natal Air Force Base | SBNT | 141 km (76 NM) |
| Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport | SBSG | 160 km (86 NM) |
| Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport | SBMO | 279 km (151 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 217 ft field elevation of Presidente Castro Pinto International 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 Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport is SBJP, and its IATA code is JPA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport above sea level?
Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport sits at an elevation of 217 feet (66 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport located?
The airport lies at -7.1487, -34.9506 — in João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Presidente João Suassuna Airport, about 105 km away.
Does SBJP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBJP 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 Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport?
Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 8,251 ft (2515 m) with a ASP surface.