Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport (SBSJ)
Medium airport · São José Dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBSJ |
| IATA | SJK |
| Elevation | 2,120 ft (646 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 23°13'45" W 45°51'41" -23.22920, -45.86150 |
| Location | São José Dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 8,780 ft (2676 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport at a glance
Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport is a medium airport in São José Dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil, known to airline systems as SJK. The field elevation of 2,120 ft (646 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBSJ 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 8,780 ft (2676 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBSJ 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 Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Base de Aviação de Taubaté | SBTA | 41 km (22 NM) |
| São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport | SBGR | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Edu Chaves Field | SBGW | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Campo de Marte Airport | SBMT | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Santos Nero Moura Air Base / Guarujá Airport | SBST | 90 km (49 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,120 ft field elevation of Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf 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 Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport
What is the ICAO code of Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport is SBSJ, and its IATA code is SJK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport above sea level?
Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport sits at an elevation of 2,120 feet (646 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport located?
The airport lies at -23.2292, -45.8615 — in São José Dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Base de Aviação de Taubaté, about 41 km away.
Does SBSJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBSJ 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 Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport?
Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 8,780 ft (2676 m) with a ASP surface.