International hub · Porto, Portugal
Porto (Oporto) Francisco Sa Carneiro
- Elevation
- 228 ft
- Coordinates
- 41°15′N 8°41′W
- Local time
- Europe/Lisbon
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Field information
LPPR runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Porto (Oporto) Francisco Sa Carneiro (LPPR/OPO) has one runway, 17/35, 11,417 ft (3,480 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 8. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3): plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at LPPR, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
Europe/Lisbon
Country
Portugal
PT
Municipality
Porto
Elevation
228 ft
Position
41.2481, -8.6814
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 8
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Slots
Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3)
Airport category
B
Crew briefing required
Runways · LPPR
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 11,417 ft (3,480 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at LPPR.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Porto (Oporto) Francisco Sa Carneiro (LPPR / OPO) in Porto, Portugal, through one 24/7 OCC desk. LPPR 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 LPPR
One 24/7 OCC desk
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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.
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Ground Handling at LPPR
Direct FBO and handler coordination at LPPR covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at LPPR
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at LPPR is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to LPPR
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for LPPR: 41° 14′ 53″ N 8° 40′ 53″ W; elevation 228 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Porto
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Porto. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at LPPR.
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Cargo Operations at LPPR
Support for freighter operations into LPPR covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where LPPR sits in the network
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Operating into LPPR?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Porto (Oporto) Francisco Sa Carneiro — one desk for the whole trip.