FRANCISCO DE ASSIS (SBJF/JDF) — Juiz de Fora, Brazil
FRANCISCO DE ASSIS (SBJF/JDF) serves Juiz de Fora, Brazil. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (03/21). Field elevation is 2989 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: SBJF
- Name: FRANCISCO DE ASSIS
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Domestic
- Latitude: -21.791483
- Longitude: -43.38607
- Elevation: 2989 ft
- Country: Brazil
- Municipality: Juiz de Fora
- IATA Code: JDF
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: SBCW
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
- Distance from City: 10.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 03/21
- Designation: 03/21
- Dimensions: 5036 X 98
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: 32/F/A/Y/T
- Lighting: Edge, Threshold (RWY 03). PAPI, Threshold (RWY 21)
- NAVAIDs: None
- Approach Types: VFR, IFR (verify)
- Remarks: PCN 32/F/A/Y/T. MEHT 38ft. High vulture concentration. Extensions only for emergencies.
Frequencies
- Tower: N/A
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 128.100 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: 0900-2300 UTC (API RMK 2.3 AD HR SER) AD HR SER DLY 0900-2300.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +55 (32) 3233-1089
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.infraero.gov.br
- Remarks: Operator: Infraero. No scheduled commercial service since 2014. GA and military only.
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 1100-2100. Other hours O/R MNM de 2 HR advance notice. TEL: (32) 99942-8222, (32) 99912-9999, (32) 98427-5867 e (32) 98857-5477.
- Fuel Type: AVGAS
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-03-23
- Remarks: DLY 1100-2100. Other hours O/R MNM de 2 HR advance notice. TEL: (32) 99942-8222, (32) 99912-9999, (32) 98427-5867 e (32) 98857-5477.
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: Hours 0900-2245Z. Domestic only. Fire CAT 2. No commercial service since 2014. Short runway (1,535m). GA/military only.
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 SBJF?
- FRANCISCO DE ASSIS operates from 09:00 to 23:00.
- What fuel is available at SBJF?
- FRANCISCO DE ASSIS offers JET A-1, AVGAS.
- Does SBJF require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for FRANCISCO DE ASSIS (Brazil).
- Where is SBJF located?
- FRANCISCO DE ASSIS (SBJF) is located in Juiz de Fora, Brazil.
- What is the IATA code for SBJF?
- The IATA code for FRANCISCO DE ASSIS is JDF.
- How long is the runway at SBJF?
- The main runway at FRANCISCO DE ASSIS (03/21) measures 5036 X 98.