Juiz de Fora Airport

Francisco Álvares de Assis Airport
Aeroporto Francisco Álvares de Assis
Summary
Airport type Public
Operator Sinart
Serves Juiz de Fora
Elevation AMSL 911 m / 2,989 ft
Coordinates 21°47′35″S 043°23′08″W / 21.79306°S 43.38556°W / -21.79306; -43.38556Coordinates: 21°47′35″S 043°23′08″W / 21.79306°S 43.38556°W / -21.79306; -43.38556
Map
JDF
Location in Brazil
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
02/20 1,535 5,036 Asphalt
Sources: World Aero Data,[1] ANAC[2]

Francisco Álvares de Assis Airport (IATA: JDF, ICAO: SBJF), popularly called Serrinha Airport, is an airport in Juiz de Fora, Brazil.

It is operated by Sinart.

History

The airport was inaugurated in 1958 and since 2007 it is operated by Sinart.

The aviation club of Juiz de Fora is based at the airport.

On 2 April 2014 the airport ceased to receive commercial flights. All flights were transferred to the new and larger Pres. Itamar Franco Airport located 35 km (22 mi) from downtown Juiz de Fora.[3]

Airlines and destinations

No scheduled flights operate at this airport.

Access

The airport is located 6 km (4 mi) from the centre of Juiz de Fora.

See also

References

  1. "Juiz de Fora Airport Information". World Aero Data.
  2. "Lista de aeródromos públicos" (in Portuguese). ANAC.
  3. "Azul deixa de operar em Juiz de Fora e transfere voos para o Itamar Franco" (in Portuguese). Globo.
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