Regional airport · Madalena do Pico, Portugal

Ilha do Pico (Madalena)

LPPIPIX
Elevation
109 ft
Coordinates
38°33′N 28°26′W
Local time
Atlantic/Azores

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Field information

LPPI runways, fuel & airport data

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

Ilha do Pico (Madalena) (LPPI/PIX) has one runway, 09/27, 5,725 ft (1,745 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at LPPI, 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

    Pico Island

  • Elevation

    109 ft

  • Position

    38.5543, -28.4413

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 7

Runways · LPPI

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
09/275,725 ft (1,745 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at LPPI.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Ilha do Pico (Madalena) (LPPI / PIX) in Madalena do Pico, Portugal, through one 24/7 OCC desk. LPPI 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 LPPI

  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 LPPI

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at LPPI

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to LPPI

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for LPPI: 38° 33′ 15″ N 28° 26′ 29″ W; elevation 109 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Madalena do Pico

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at LPPI

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

Location

Where LPPI sits in the network

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