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Flores Airport (LPFL/FLW) — Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 118.3
Runways: 18/36
Elevation: 112 ft

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75% Data Complete 39 of 52 points

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: LPFL
Name: Flores Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 39.455299
Longitude: -31.131399
Elevation: 112 ft
Country: Portugal
Municipality: Santa Cruz das Flores
IATA Code: FLW
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Atlantic/Azores
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 18/36

Designation: 18/36
Dimensions: 1400x30m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.300 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
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: Yes
PPR Contact: ANA Flores Airport; PPR recommended due to limited facilities and weather constraints.
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; ANA regulated; reduced island rates
Parking Fee: Minimal; MTOW-based
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: EUR
Remarks: Flores Airport, Azores. Westernmost airport in Europe. Very small island airport. Weather-dependent operations.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Very limited supply. Advance coordination essential. Island logistics constraints.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Schengen area. Border control on request. Westernmost Schengen entry point. Primarily inter-island SATA flights.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: No curfew. Runway 10/28, 1524m. Short runway. Mountainous terrain. Frequent low cloud/fog. Weather diversions common.

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 LPFL. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

LPCR Corvo Airport 13 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at LPFL?: The tower frequency at Flores Airport is 118.3 MHz.
What fuel is available at LPFL?: Flores Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does LPFL require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt from permits. Permit details for Portugal
Does LPFL require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Flores Airport.
Where is LPFL located?: Flores Airport (LPFL) is located in Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal.
What is the IATA code for LPFL?: The IATA code for Flores Airport is FLW.
How long is the runway at LPFL?: The main runway at Flores Airport (18/36) measures 1400x30m.
Is LPFL a port of entry?: Yes, Flores Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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