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Aerodromo de Castelo Branco (LPCB) — Castelo Branco, Portugal

At a glance

Runways: 16/34
Elevation: 1,300 ft

Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.

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62% Data Complete 32 of 52 points

Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 2/10

Observed Activity · Oct 26

2 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 11:00Z

2026-10-132026-10-26

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: LPCB
Name: Aerodromo de Castelo Branco
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 39.847023
Longitude: -7.44111
Elevation: 1300 ft
Country: Portugal
Municipality: Castelo Branco
IATA Code: N/A
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Europe/Lisbon
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 16/34

Designation: 16/34
Dimensions: 1460x30m
Surface: Asphalt
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: 123.750 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: Not recorded
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: Not recorded
APIS Required: Not recorded
GAR Required: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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Portugal Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: Conditional
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: 5 working days (non-EU operators and non-ICAO State carriers). EU/ICAO-compliant: no permit.
Landing Lead Time: 4-5 working days (charter, standard). Non-EU operators from non-ICAO states: 5 working days. Military side of LPPT: 2 weeks advance request.

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights generally exempt from permits.

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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers LPCB. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

LPPN Aérodromo Municipal de Proença-a-Nova 21 NM LPMF Aerodromo de Monfortinho 26 NM LPSE Aeródromo de Seia 38 NM LPLZ Aerodromo da Lousã 41 NM LPSO Aeródromo Municipal de Ponte de Sor 48 NM LPTN Tancos Airbase 48 NM LPCO Aerodromo Municipal de Coimbra 51 NM LPVZ Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport) 57 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does LPCB require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt from permits. Permit details for Portugal
Where is LPCB located?: Aerodromo de Castelo Branco (LPCB) is located in Castelo Branco, Portugal.
How long is the runway at LPCB?: The main runway at Aerodromo de Castelo Branco (16/34) measures 1460x30m.

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