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Santa Terezinha Airport

Joaçaba, Brazil

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Santa Terezinha Airport

Joaçaba, Brazil

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2546 ft

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Regional gateway serving western Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Location

Joaçaba, Brazil

Santa Terezinha Airport, known by its IATA code JCB and ICAO code SSJA, is a small regional airport serving Joaçaba and the surrounding municipalities in western Santa Catarina state, Brazil. The airport facilitates connections between this agricultural and industrial region and larger Brazilian hubs. The airport operates at a modest scale, primarily supporting regional aviation and general aviation traffic. It plays an important role in linking Joaçaba to Brazil's broader air network, given the city's relative distance from major metropolitan centers.

Terminals

The airport features a small, single terminal building suited to its regional passenger volume.

Getting to & from

Ground transport between the airport and Joaçaba city center is primarily available via road, with taxis and private vehicles being the main options.

Notable facts

›Located in the state of Santa Catarina in southern Brazil.
›Serves the western Santa Catarina mesoregion, an area known for agribusiness.
›The airport's name, Santa Terezinha, honors Saint Thérèse of Lisieux.
›Joaçaba is a regional economic hub for surrounding smaller municipalities.
›The airport handles limited scheduled and general aviation operations.

Wikipedia

This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.

Gateway to the heartland of Santa Catarina's scenic western valleys

Santa Terezinha Airport serves Joaçaba, a mid-sized city in the western highlands of Santa Catarina state, Brazil. The airport plays a regional role connecting this agricultural and industrial hub to larger Brazilian cities, supporting local business travel and regional connectivity. Its modest infrastructure reflects the intimate character of the surrounding Meio-Oeste region.

Terminals

Terminal de Passageiros — A single small passenger terminal handling regional arrivals and departures with basic amenities.

Ground Transport

Taxi services available curbside at the terminal
Car rental agencies may be available locally in Joaçaba city
Private transfer arrangements through local operators
Personal vehicle pickup by hotels or contacts

Nearby Hotels

Hotel Quatro Estações Joaçaba
Palace Hotel Joaçaba
Hotel Recanto do Lago

Dining

The airport terminal offers very limited food and beverage options given its small size. Joaçaba city centre, a short drive away, provides a wider selection of local Brazilian restaurants, padarias, and lanchonetes serving regional cuisine. Travellers are advised to eat before arriving at the airport for early-morning departures.

Traveller Tips

Arrive at least 45 minutes before departure as the terminal is small but check-in can still close early.
Confirm your flight status directly with the airline, as regional schedules can be subject to change.
Joaçaba city centre is only a few kilometres from the airport — arrange ground transport in advance.
The region experiences cold winters, so pack layers if visiting between June and August.

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Route map (3 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

No scheduled airline data available.

Routes

JCB → CFCNHG · L4T

JCB → ERMNHG · L4T

JCB → FLNNHG · L4T

Aircraft operating here

L4T3 routes

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