What is the tower frequency at LPFL?

The tower frequency at Flores Airport is 118.3 MHz.

Does LPFL require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Flores Airport (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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Flores Airport (LPFL) — Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal

Flores Airport (LPFL/FLW) serves Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (18/36). Field elevation is 112 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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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 5/10

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: N/A
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: No
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: No
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
GENDEC 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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Active NOTAMs

A3834/26 info

Aerodrome restriction

TRIGGER NOTAM - PERM AIRAC AMDT 006-2026 WEF 06-AUG-2026. AIP HARMONIZATION. APRONS, TAXIWAYS AND POSITION OF INS CHECKPOINT MOVED TO CHART AD 2.24.01-1, 2.24.02-1 AND 2.24.02-2. 2.24.02-1 - NEW BACKCHART. AD 2.25 - NEW SECTION.

2026-08-06 00:00:00 2026-08-20 23:59:00

A4023/26 warning

Aerodrome restriction

AERODROME INCREASED BIRD ACTIVITY DUE TO GRASS CUTTING.

2026-07-02 11:00:00 2026-07-17 16:30:00

A4121/26 info

MET BRIEFING OFFICE HOURS OF SERVICE ARE NOW DAILY 0800-1530 UTC. ALL SCHEDULE AND EMERGENCY FLIGHTS AFTER 1530 WILL BE GRANTED.

2026-07-08 06:00:00 2026-07-23 20:00:00

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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?: Yes, landing permits are required for Flores Airport (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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