Lages Airport — Lages, Brazil
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Distance & flight time from LAJ
Lages Airport
Lages Airport serves the city of Lages in the highlands of Santa Catarina state, in southern Brazil. At an elevation of about 3,065 feet on the elevated plateau of the region, it has a single asphalt runway near 5,020 feet, connecting this interior city to larger centers in the south of the country. Lages sits in a cool, hilly area known for its cattle ranching and mountain tourism, distinct from Santa Catarina's warmer coast. The airport supports regional travel for a part of the state well inland from the beaches. The LAJ code identifies this field, serving one of the principal towns of the southern Brazilian highlands.
Runways at Lages Airport (LAJ)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 5020 ft (1530 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Lages Airport (LAJ)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | RDO | 132.15 MHz |
Airports near Lages Airport (LAJ)
- Planalto Serrano Regional Airport (EEA) — 18.1 km (11.2 mi)
- Forquilhinha - Criciúma Airport (CCM) — 134.4 km (83.5 mi)
- Hercílio Luz International Airport (FLN) — 170.6 km (106.0 mi)
- Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport (CXJ) — 180.6 km (112.2 mi)
- Ministro Victor Konder International Airport (NVT) — 189.8 km (117.9 mi)
- Lauro Kurtz Airport (PFB) — 207.3 km (128.8 mi)
- Lauro Carneiro de Loyola Airport (JOI) — 227.2 km (141.2 mi)
- Serafin Enoss Bertaso Airport (XAP) — 245.2 km (152.4 mi)
Travelers use LAJ to confirm the Lages airport when booking regional flights across southern Brazil's Santa Catarina highlands. The code keeps this interior field distinct from Florianópolis and the coastal airports on tickets.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Lages Airport?
The IATA code for Lages Airport is LAJ.
What is the ICAO code for Lages Airport?
The ICAO code for Lages Airport is SBLJ. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.