JPA
Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport
Joao Pessoa · BrazilICAO SBJP
Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) is an airport serving Joao Pessoa, Brazil, located in the Southern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 7° 8' 45.0" S, 34° 56' 55.0" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 217 feet (66 meters) above sea level. With 6 direct destinations served by 6 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Fortaleza (GMT-3).
Destinations
6
Airlines
6
Elevation ft
217/ 66m
America/Fortaleza
GMT-3
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Airport Details
IATA Code
JPA
ICAO Code
SBJP
City
Joao Pessoa
Country
Brazil
Elevation
217 ft
Local Time
02:34 PM (GMT-3)
Coordinates
Latitude:-7.1458°
Longitude:-34.9486°
Popular Routes from JPA
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSB | Brasilia, Brazil | 1,063 mi | 2h 41m | medium-haul | 267 kg | View |
| GIG | Rio De Janeiro, Brazil | 1,211 mi | 2h 58m | medium-haul | 304 kg | View |
| GRU | Sao Paulo, Brazil | 1,357 mi | 3h 14m | medium-haul | 341 kg | View |
| FOR | Fortaleza, Brazil | 338 mi | 1h 8m | short-haul | 139 kg | View |
| SSA | Salvador, Brazil | 458 mi | 1h 22m | short-haul | 188 kg | View |
| VCP | Campinas, Brazil | 1,359 mi | 3h 14m | medium-haul | 341 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at JPA
6 active airlines serving Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport.
Azul
ADBrazil
City Connexion Airlines
G3Burundi
Gol Transportes Aéreos
G3Brazil
Oceanair
O6Brazil
Sky Express
G3Greece
TAM Brazilian Airlines
JJBrazil
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport | REC | Recife | Brazil | 108 km |
| Presidente João Suassuna Airport | CPV | Campina Grande | Brazil | 106 km |
| Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport | NAT | Natal | Brazil | 160 km |
| Zumbi dos Palmares Airport | MCZ | Maceio | Brazil | 278 km |
| Orlando Bezerra de Menezes Airport | JDO | Juazeiro Do Norte | Brazil | 477 km |
| Paulo Afonso Airport | PAV | Paulo Alfonso | Brazil | 441 km |
| Fernando de Noronha Airport | FEN | Fernando Do Noronha | Brazil | 459 km |
| Santa Maria Airport | AJU | Aracaju | Brazil | 484 km |
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AFLAlta Floresta
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ATMAltamira
Santa Maria Airport
AJUAracaju
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ARUAracatuba
Araguaína Airport
AUXAraguaina
Araraquara Airport
AQAAraracuara
Romeu Zema Airport
AAXAraxa
Barcelos Airport
BAZBarcelos
Barreiras Airport
BRABarreiras
Bauru - Arealva Airport
JTCBauru
Val de Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport
BELBelem
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 7° 8' 45.0" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 34° 56' 55.0" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -7.145833
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -34.948612
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Fortaleza
- UTC Offset
- GMT-3
- Current Local Time
- 02:34 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 217 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 66 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport?
The IATA code for Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport is JPA, and its ICAO code is SBJP. The airport is located in Joao Pessoa, Brazil.
How many destinations can you fly to from JPA?
There are 6 direct destinations available from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) in Joao Pessoa, Brazil.
What airlines fly from JPA?
There are 6 airlines operating from JPA, including Azul, City Connexion Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Oceanair, Sky Express, and more.
What timezone is Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport in?
Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport is in the America/Fortaleza timezone (GMT-3). The airport is located in the Southern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport?
Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport sits at an elevation of 217 feet (66 meters) above sea level.
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