Lauro Carneiro de Loyola Airport (SBJV)
Medium airport · Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Lauro Carneiro de Loyola Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBJV |
| IATA | JOI |
| Elevation | 15 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 26°13'28" W 48°47'51" -26.22450, -48.79740 |
| Location | Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 5,381 ft (1640 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Lauro Carneiro de Loyola Airport at a glance
Lauro Carneiro de Loyola Airport is a medium airport in Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil, known to airline systems as JOI. The field elevation of 15 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBJV 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, 15/33, offers 5,381 ft (1640 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBJV 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 Lauro Carneiro de Loyola Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ministro Victor Konder International Airport | SBNF | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Curitiba-Afonso Pena International Airport | SBCT | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Bacacheri Airport | SBBI | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Hercílio Luz International Airport | SBFL | 163 km (88 NM) |
| Ponta Grossa Airport - Comandante Antonio Amilton Beraldo | SBPG | 178 km (96 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lauro Carneiro de Loyola Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 15 ft field elevation of Lauro Carneiro de Loyola 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 Lauro Carneiro de Loyola Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lauro Carneiro de Loyola Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lauro Carneiro de Loyola Airport is SBJV, and its IATA code is JOI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lauro Carneiro de Loyola Airport above sea level?
Lauro Carneiro de Loyola Airport sits at an elevation of 15 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lauro Carneiro de Loyola Airport located?
The airport lies at -26.2245, -48.7974 — in Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ministro Victor Konder International Airport, about 74 km away.
Does SBJV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBJV 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 Lauro Carneiro de Loyola Airport?
Lauro Carneiro de Loyola Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 5,381 ft (1640 m) with a ASP surface.