Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport
- Infraero (1979–2019)
- AENA (2019–present)
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Direction | Length | Surface | |
---|---|---|---|
m | ft | ||
16/24 | 2,515 | 8,251 | Asphalt |
Passengers | 1,431,433 ![]() |
---|---|
Aircraft Operations | 13,302 ![]() |
Metric tonnes of cargo | 2,818 ![]() |
João Pessoa–Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (IATA: JPA, ICAO: SBJP) is the airport serving João Pessoa, Brazil located in the adjoining municipality of Santa Rita.[5] Since August 2, 1960 the airport is named after João Pereira de Castro Pinto (1863-1944), a lawyer, writer and President of the State of Paraíba (at the time State Governors had the title of President) from 1912 to 1915.[6]
It is operated by AENA.
History
The airport was officially opened on August 20, 1957. Between February 1, 1979 and March 14, 2019 it was administrated by Infraero.
Between 1980 and 1981 Infraero conducted major renovations and enlargements of the runway, taxiways and apron and in 1983 a cargo terminal was opened. In 1985 the new passenger terminal was opened and in 1995 it underwent renovations and enlargements.
Previously operated by Infraero, on March 15, 2019 AENA won a 30-year concession to operate the airport.[7]
Airlines and destinations
Airlines | Destinations |
---|---|
Azul Brazilian Airlines | Belo Horizonte–Confins, Campinas, Recife, São Paulo–Congonhas Seasonal: Goiânia, Ribeirão Preto, São José do Rio Preto, Uberlândia |
Gol Linhas Aéreas | Brasília, Buenos Aires–Ezeiza, Natal, Rio de Janeiro–Galeão, Salvador da Bahia, São Paulo–Congonhas, São Paulo–Guarulhos |
LATAM Brasil | Brasília, São Paulo–Congonhas (begins 27 October 2024),[8] São Paulo–Guarulhos Seasonal: Rio de Janeiro–Galeão (begins 27 October 2024)[8] |
Statistics
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Following is the number of passenger, aircraft and cargo movements at the airport, according to Infraero (2007-2019) and AENA (2020-2023) reports:[9][1]
Year | Passenger | Aircraft | Cargo (t) |
---|---|---|---|
2023 | 1,431,433 ![]() | 13,302 ![]() | 2,819 ![]() |
2022 | 1,231,689 ![]() | 11,897 ![]() | 2,897 ![]() |
2021 | 1,032,908 ![]() | 11,636 ![]() | 2,683 ![]() |
2020 | 756,992 ![]() | 8,332 ![]() | 1,944 ![]() |
2019 | 1,336,872 ![]() | 12,797 ![]() | 4,695 ![]() |
2018 | 1,414,896 ![]() | 14,363 ![]() | 4,378 ![]() |
2017 | 1,387,496 ![]() | 13,373 ![]() | 2,534 ![]() |
2016 | 1,418,380 ![]() | 13,855 ![]() | 2,930 ![]() |
2015 | 1,463,315 ![]() | 14,635 ![]() | 3,014 ![]() |
2014 | 1,327,284 ![]() | 13,292 ![]() | 2,571 ![]() |
2013 | 1,230,230 ![]() | 12,623 ![]() | 3,044 ![]() |
2012 | 1,252,559 ![]() | 12,883 ![]() | 4,033 ![]() |
2011 | 1,142,183 ![]() | 13,332 ![]() | 3,115 ![]() |
2010 | 926,043 ![]() | 10,743 ![]() | 2,412 ![]() |
2009 | 598,015 ![]() | 7,831 ![]() | 1,924 ![]() |
2008 | 448,444 ![]() | 7,277 ![]() | 1,950 ![]() |
2007 | 500,547 | 7,976 | 1,645 |
Access
The airport is located 12 km (7 mi) from downtown João Pessoa.
See also
References
- ^ a b "Estatísticas". Aena Brasil (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 April 2024.
- ^ "Aeroporto Internacional de João Pessoa-Presidente Castro Pinto". AENA Brasil (in Portuguese). Retrieved 3 May 2022.
- ^ "Aeródromos". ANAC (in Portuguese). 29 June 2020. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
- ^ "PRESIDENTE CASTRO PINTO (SBJP)". DECEA (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "Aeroporto Castro Pinto volta a pertencer ao município de Santa Rita, na PB, decide STF". G1 (in Portuguese). 11 September 2019. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
- ^ "Lei nº 3.795, de 2 de agosto de 1960". Presidência da República (in Portuguese). 2 August 1960. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ "Governo obtém R$ 2,377 bilhões em concessão de aeroportos em blocos". ANAC (in Portuguese). 15 March 2019. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- ^ a b "LATAM inicia vendas de novos voos diretos da Paraíba para SP e RJ". Aeroin (in Portuguese). 21 August 2024. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
- ^ "Anuário Estatístico Operacional" (PDF). Infraero (in Portuguese). 12 April 2012. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
External links
- Airport information for SBJP at Great Circle Mapper. Source: DAFIF (effective October 2006).
- Current weather for SBJP at NOAA/NWS
- Accident history for JPA at Aviation Safety Network