Regional airport · Porto Santo, Portugal

Porto Santo

LPPSPXO
Elevation
341 ft
Coordinates
33°04′N 16°21′W
Local time
Atlantic/Madeira

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Field information

LPPS runways, fuel & airport data

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

Porto Santo (LPPS/PXO) has one runway, 18/36, 9,861 ft (3,006 m) long of concrete. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at LPPS, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    Regional airport

  • Time zone

    Atlantic/Madeira

  • Country

    Portugal

    PT

  • Municipality

    Vila Baleira

  • Elevation

    341 ft

  • Position

    33.0734, -16.3500

  • Traffic level

    Medium

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 7

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

Runways · LPPS

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
18/369,861 ft (3,006 m)148 ftconcreteLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at LPPS.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Porto Santo (LPPS / PXO) in Porto Santo, Portugal, through one 24/7 OCC desk. LPPS 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 LPPS

  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 LPPS

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at LPPS

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to LPPS

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for LPPS: 33° 4′ 24″ N 16° 21′ 0″ W; elevation 341 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Porto Santo

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at LPPS

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

Location

Where LPPS sits in the network

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