São Jorge Airport

São Jorge Airport (IATA: SJZ, ICAO: LPSJ) serves the island of São Jorge in the Azores, an autonomous region of Portugal located in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is situated near Velas, the main town on the island, and handles primarily inter-island and occasional mainland connections. The airport operates a single runway and is categorized as a small regional facility, serving the relatively modest population of São Jorge. Air travel is essential for residents as it provides the primary fast link to other Azorean islands and the Portuguese mainland. SATA Air Açores (now operating as Azores Airlines for some routes) has historically been the key carrier connecting São Jorge with Terceira, São Miguel, and other islands in the Azores group. The airport plays a vital role in the island's tourism and local economy.