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Regional Airport · Portugal

LPFLFLW

Flores Airport

Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal

ICAO

LPFL

IATA

FLW

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

112 ft

Country

Portugal

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at LPFL

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Flores Airport (LPFL / FLW) in Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

LPFL is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Overflight & Landing Permits – Portugal

Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Portugal.

Applicable permit lead times for Portugal are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Portugal are managed end-to-end.

Ground Handling at LPFL

Direct FBO and handler coordination at LPFL covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

Flores Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 4.

Fuel Planning for LPFL

No fuel supply is recorded at Flores Airport. Our OCC confirms current availability directly with the airport and plans fuel uplift at an alternate station where required.

Flight Planning & Dispatch to LPFL

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for LPFL: 39° 27′ 18″ N 31° 7′ 52″ W; elevation 112 ft; local time UTC-1.

Crew & Passenger Services in Santa Cruz das Flores

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Santa Cruz das Flores.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at LPFL.

Cargo Operations at LPFL

Support for freighter operations into LPFL covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

Flores Airport

Latitude
39° 27′ 18″ N
Longitude
31° 7′ 52″ W
ICAO code
LPFL
IATA code
FLW
Municipality
Santa Cruz das Flores
Timezone
UTC-1
Traffic
—
Fuel Type
No fuel
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 4
Airport Category
—
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To FLW?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for LPFL.

Submit flight inquiry for LPFL

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – LPFL

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Flores Airport?

The ICAO code is LPFL and the IATA code is FLW.

Is Jet A1 available at LPFL?

No fuel supply is recorded at Flores Airport; our OCC confirms availability directly with the airport and plans uplift at an alternate station where required.

What is the fire category at LPFL?

Flores Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 4.

What time zone does LPFL operate in?

Flores Airport operates on UTC-1.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for LPFL?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for LPFL.