Comandante Ariston Pessoa (SBJE/JJD) — Cruz, Brazil
Comandante Ariston Pessoa (SBJE/JJD) serves Cruz, Brazil. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (08/26). Field elevation is 89 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: SBJE
- Name: Comandante Ariston Pessoa
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Domestic
- Latitude: -2.906425
- Longitude: -40.357338
- Elevation: 89 ft
- Country: Brazil
- Municipality: Cruz
- IATA Code: JJD
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: SBRE
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
- Distance from City: 30.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 08/26
- Designation: 08/26
- Dimensions: 7218 X 148
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: 62/F/B/W/T
- Lighting: PAPI (MEHT 08:48ft, 26:51ft), Edge, Threshold, Taxiway
- NAVAIDs: None
- Approach Types: VFR, RNP
- Remarks: PCN 62/F/B/W/T. Fire CAT 6 (1430-2030). >3h stay needs 24h auth. RCD 4D or below.
Frequencies
- Tower: N/A
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 131.050 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: 1000-2200 UTC (API RMK 2.3 AD HR SER) AD HR SER DLY 1000-2200.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +55 (85) 3392-1200
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: Operator: State of Ceara (Fraport Brasil concession from 2026). Email: [email protected].
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-03-23
- Remarks: (DLY 1100-2000) - O/R: TEL: (85) 98182-8456, (82) 99961-4115.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: No
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: N/A
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Domestic only. Fire CAT 7. VFR only (no instrument approaches). Operator transition to Fraport Brasil pending.
Airport Services
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Brazil Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: Notification only (no advance time specified for overflight-only; 24 hours recommended)
- Landing Lead Time: 24 hours (AVANAC for multi-airport); Part 135 charter: allow 5+ business days
Private/GA flights need ANAC authorization and DECEA flight plan approval. Recommend 5 days lead time.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of SBJE?
- Comandante Ariston Pessoa operates from 10:00 to 22:00.
- What fuel is available at SBJE?
- Comandante Ariston Pessoa offers JET A-1.
- Does SBJE require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Comandante Ariston Pessoa (Brazil).
- Where is SBJE located?
- Comandante Ariston Pessoa (SBJE) is located in Cruz, Brazil.
- What is the IATA code for SBJE?
- The IATA code for Comandante Ariston Pessoa is JJD.
- How long is the runway at SBJE?
- The main runway at Comandante Ariston Pessoa (08/26) measures 7218 X 148.