Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

Regional Airport · Portugal

LPPSPXO

Porto Santo Airport

Vila Baleira, Portugal

ICAO

LPPS

IATA

PXO

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

341 ft

Country

Portugal

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at LPPS

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

LPPS is listed in our network as a regional airport with medium traffic. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

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.

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.

Porto Santo Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 7.

Jet A1 Fuel at LPPS

Fuel on record at Porto Santo Airport: Jet fuel only. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

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′ 23″ N 16° 21′ 0″ W; elevation 341 ft; local time UTC+0.

Crew & Passenger Services in Vila Baleira

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Vila Baleira.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at LPPS.

Cargo Operations at LPPS

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

Field Information

Porto Santo Airport

Latitude
33° 4′ 23″ N
Longitude
16° 21′ 0″ W
ICAO code
LPPS
IATA code
PXO
Municipality
Vila Baleira
Timezone
UTC+0
Traffic
Medium
Fuel Type
Jet fuel only
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 7
Airport Category
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To PXO?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for LPPS.

Submit flight inquiry for LPPS

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – LPPS

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Porto Santo Airport?

The ICAO code is LPPS and the IATA code is PXO.

Is Jet A1 available at LPPS?

Yes. Fuel on record at Porto Santo Airport is Jet fuel only; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What is the fire category at LPPS?

Porto Santo Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 7.

What time zone does LPPS operate in?

Porto Santo Airport operates on UTC+0.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for LPPS?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for LPPS.