Lages Airport (SBLJ)
Medium airport · Lages, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Lages Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBLJ |
| IATA | LAJ |
| Elevation | 3,065 ft (934 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 27°46'56" W 50°16'53" -27.78210, -50.28150 |
| Location | Lages, Santa Catarina, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 5,020 ft (1530 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Lages Airport at a glance
Lages Airport is a medium airport in Lages, Santa Catarina, Brazil, known to airline systems as LAJ. The field elevation of 3,065 ft (934 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBLJ 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 5,020 ft (1530 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 SBLJ 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 Lages Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Planalto Serrano Regional Airport | SNCP | 18 km (10 NM) |
| Forquilhinha - Criciúma Airport | SSIM | 134 km (72 NM) |
| Hercílio Luz International Airport | SBFL | 171 km (92 NM) |
| Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport | SBCX | 181 km (98 NM) |
| Ministro Victor Konder International Airport | SBNF | 190 km (103 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lages Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,065 ft field elevation of Lages 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 Lages Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lages Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lages Airport is SBLJ, and its IATA code is LAJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lages Airport above sea level?
Lages Airport sits at an elevation of 3,065 feet (934 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lages Airport located?
The airport lies at -27.7821, -50.2815 — in Lages, Santa Catarina, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Planalto Serrano Regional Airport, about 18 km away.
Does SBLJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBLJ 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 Lages Airport?
Lages Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 5,020 ft (1530 m) with a ASP surface.