Presidente Itamar Franco Airport (SBZM)
Medium airport · Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Airport data
| Name | Presidente Itamar Franco Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SBZM |
| IATA | IZA |
| Elevation | 1,348 ft (411 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 21°30'47" W 43°10'23" -21.51309, -43.17307 |
| Location | Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 8,284 ft (2525 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
| 8/26 | 8,284 ft (2525 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Presidente Itamar Franco Airport at a glance
Presidente Itamar Franco Airport is a medium airport in Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil, known to airline systems as IZA. The field elevation of 1,348 ft (411 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SBZM are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 08/26 — offers 8,284 ft (2525 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SBZM 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 Itamar Franco Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Francisco de Assis Airport | SBJF | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport | SBBQ | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport | SBGL | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Campo Délio Jardim de Mattos Airport | SBAF | 153 km (83 NM) |
| Santos Dumont Airport | SBRJ | 155 km (84 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Presidente Itamar Franco Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,348 ft field elevation of Presidente Itamar Franco 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 Itamar Franco Airport
What is the ICAO code of Presidente Itamar Franco Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Presidente Itamar Franco Airport is SBZM, and its IATA code is IZA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Presidente Itamar Franco Airport above sea level?
Presidente Itamar Franco Airport sits at an elevation of 1,348 feet (411 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 Itamar Franco Airport located?
The airport lies at -21.5131, -43.1731 — in Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Francisco de Assis Airport, about 38 km away.
Does SBZM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SBZM 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 Itamar Franco Airport?
Presidente Itamar Franco Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 08/26, measures 8,284 ft (2525 m) with a ASP surface.