International hub · Ponta Delgada, Portugal

Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II

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Elevation
259 ft
Coordinates
37°44′N 25°42′W
Local time
Atlantic/Azores

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Field information

LPPD runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II (LPPD/PDL) has one runway, 12/30, 8,192 ft (2,497 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2): plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at LPPD, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Atlantic/Azores

  • Country

    Portugal

    PT

  • Municipality

    Ponta Delgada

  • Elevation

    259 ft

  • Position

    37.7412, -25.6979

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 7

  • Slots

    Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2)

  • Airport category

    B

    Crew briefing required

Runways · LPPD

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
12/308,192 ft (2,497 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at LPPD.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II (LPPD / PDL) in Ponta Delgada, Portugal, through one 24/7 OCC desk. LPPD is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at LPPD

  1. 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.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at LPPD

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at LPPD

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at LPPD is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to LPPD

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for LPPD: 37° 44′ 28″ N 25° 41′ 52″ W; elevation 259 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Ponta Delgada

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Ponta Delgada. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at LPPD.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at LPPD

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

Location

Where LPPD sits in the network

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