Leg 36 SBJP - Joao Pessoa (Brazil) to SBKG - Campina Grande (Brazil)
SBJP - Airport Info
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ICAO code: SBJP
Airport name: Pres. Pinto Castro Airport
Location: Joao Pessoa Brazil
Useful information
Airport elevation: 215'
Time zone: UTC-3
Lighted runways : Yes
Maximum runway length: 8251'
Runway surface : Asphalt
Instrument approach (ILS, LOC, LDA, and SDF):
NDB on field
Joao Pessoa Info
Besides beautiful beaches and white sand bathed by a blue sea, the capital of the Paraíba State is a city with very unique characteristics. One of the most ancient cities in Brazil, João Pessoa was founded in 1585 and has a rich architectonic patrimony, including the beautiful baroque structures, like the church São Francisco and the convent Santo Antônio, dating back to the XVIII century.
João Pessoa is full of preserved natural forests, squares and gardens, which is why it is considered one of the cities with the highest index of green area per inhabitant in the world. Another beauty of the city is the Ponta do Seixas, the easternmost point of South America, which can be seen from the majestic Farol do Cabo Branco (Cabo Branco Lighthouse).
There are many excellent places for boat strolls near João Pessoa, like the natural pools of Picãozinho on the island Areia Vermelha. A tradition not to miss is watching the unforgettable sunset on the beach Jacaré, to the sound of Ravel’s “Bolero.” There are also buggy strolls available on all the beaches. Tambau, one of the main beaches in João Pessoa, also has an exciting nightlife.
The traditional northeast cooking is plentiful in João Pessoa. Many restaurants serve salted meat, one of the most famous specialties on Paraíba State.
The regional craftwork made with clay and oakum can be purchased on the Mercado de Artesanato Paraibano (Paraibano Craft Market).
SBKG - Airport Info
ICAO code: SBKG
Airport name: Joao Suassuna Airport
Location: Campina Grande Brazil
Useful information
Airport elevation: 1646'
Time zone: UTC-3
Lighted runways : Yes
Maximum runway length: 5249'
Runway surface : Asphalt
Instrument approach (ILS, LOC, LDA, and SDF):
NDB on field
Campina Grande Info
Campina Grande, city in northeastern Brazil, in Paraíba State, at the edge of the arid Borborema Plateau. It is an industrial processing and export center for a large cotton-growing region that also produces sugar, fruit, tobacco, textiles, and leather goods. Deposits of tantalite and columbite are nearby. Campina Grande is the site of a thermoelectric station. Population (1996) 344,730.