
Regional airport · Horta-Faial, Portugal
Horta
- Elevation
- 118 ft
- Coordinates
- 38°31′N 28°43′W
- Local time
- Atlantic/Azores
Photo: U.S. Department of Defense · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
LPHR runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Horta (LPHR/HOR) has one runway, 10/28, 5,233 ft (1,595 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at LPHR, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Atlantic/Azores
Country
Portugal
PT
Municipality
Horta
Elevation
118 ft
Position
38.5199, -28.7159
Traffic level
Low
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 6
Runways · LPHR
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 5,233 ft (1,595 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at LPHR.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Horta (LPHR / HOR) in Horta-Faial, Portugal, through one 24/7 OCC desk. LPHR is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at LPHR
One 24/7 OCC desk
- 01
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.
- 02
Ground Handling at LPHR
Direct FBO and handler coordination at LPHR covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at LPHR
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at LPHR is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to LPHR
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for LPHR: 38° 31′ 12″ N 28° 42′ 57″ W; elevation 118 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Horta-Faial
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Horta-Faial. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at LPHR.
- 06
Cargo Operations at LPHR
Support for freighter operations into LPHR covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where LPHR sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- LPPIIlha do Pico (Madalena)Madalena do Pico, Portugal13 NM081°→
- LPSJSao JorgeSao Jorge, Portugal27 NM071°→
- LPGRGraciosaSanta Cruz de Graciosa, Portugal47 NM043°→
- LPLAIlha Terceira/Lajes AB No. 4Terceira Island, Portugal78 NM079°→
- LPFLFloresFlores, Portugal126 NM297°→
- LPPDPonta Delgada Joao Paulo IIPonta Delgada, Portugal150 NM107°→
Operating into LPHR?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Horta — one desk for the whole trip.