Aeropuerto Nacional Dr. Augusto Roberto Fuster (SGPJ)
Medium airport · Pedro Juan Caballero, Amambay Department, Paraguay
Airport data
| Name | Aeropuerto Nacional Dr. Augusto Roberto Fuster |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SGPJ |
| IATA | PJC |
| Elevation | 1,873 ft (571 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 22°38'29" W 55°49'48" -22.64143, -55.82999 |
| Location | Pedro Juan Caballero, Amambay Department, Paraguay |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 5,908 ft (1801 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Aeropuerto Nacional Dr. Augusto Roberto Fuster at a glance
Aeropuerto Nacional Dr. Augusto Roberto Fuster is a medium airport in Pedro Juan Caballero, Amambay Department, Paraguay, known to airline systems as PJC. The field elevation of 1,873 ft (571 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SGPJ are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 03/21, offers 5,908 ft (1801 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SGPJ 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 Aeropuerto Nacional Dr. Augusto Roberto Fuster
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ponta Porã Airport | SBPP | 17 km (9 NM) |
| Santa Teresa Airport | SGST | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Lieutenant Colonel Carmelo Peralta National Airport | SGCO | 186 km (100 NM) |
| Aeropuerto Nacional de Salto del Guaira | SGGR | 216 km (117 NM) |
| Aeropuerto Nacional Doctor Juan Plate | SGVM | 224 km (121 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Aeropuerto Nacional Dr. Augusto Roberto Fuster
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,873 ft field elevation of Aeropuerto Nacional Dr. Augusto Roberto Fuster 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 14 airports and airfields we list for Paraguay — 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 Aeropuerto Nacional Dr. Augusto Roberto Fuster
What is the ICAO code of Aeropuerto Nacional Dr. Augusto Roberto Fuster?
The ICAO identifier of Aeropuerto Nacional Dr. Augusto Roberto Fuster is SGPJ, and its IATA code is PJC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Aeropuerto Nacional Dr. Augusto Roberto Fuster above sea level?
Aeropuerto Nacional Dr. Augusto Roberto Fuster sits at an elevation of 1,873 feet (571 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Aeropuerto Nacional Dr. Augusto Roberto Fuster located?
The airport lies at -22.6414, -55.8300 — in Pedro Juan Caballero, Amambay Department, Paraguay, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ponta Porã Airport, about 17 km away.
Does SGPJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SGPJ 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 Aeropuerto Nacional Dr. Augusto Roberto Fuster?
Aeropuerto Nacional Dr. Augusto Roberto Fuster has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 5,908 ft (1801 m) with a ASP surface.