What is the tower frequency at LPFR?

The tower frequency at Faro is 118.2 MHz.

Does LPFR require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Faro (Portugal).

Where is LPFR located?

Faro (LPFR) is located in Faro, Portugal.

How long is the runway at LPFR?

The main runway at Faro (10/28) measures 8169 X 148.

Does LPFR have an ILS approach?

Yes, Faro has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 10/28.

Is LPFR a port of entry?

Yes, Faro is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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Faro (LPFR/FAO) — Faro, Portugal

Faro (LPFR/FAO) serves Faro, Portugal. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (10/28). Field elevation is 24 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 8/10

Observed Activity · Jul 23

22 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 6 on the ground · busiest hour 19:00Z

2026-07-182026-07-23

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: 2026-04-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: LPFR
Name: Faro
Type: large_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 37.0144
Longitude: -7.96591
Elevation: 24 ft
Country: Portugal
Municipality: Faro
IATA Code: FAO
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Europe/Lisbon
Distance from City: 2.7 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 10/28

Designation: 10/28
Dimensions: 8169 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 118.200 MHz
Ground: 118.575 MHz
Operations: 119.400 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 124.200 MHz

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: http://www.ana.pt/en-US/Aeroportos/algarve/Faro/Pages/HomeFaro.aspx
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: EUR 11.30 per tonne MTOW
Parking Fee: EUR 3.27 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours; first 4 hours free
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: EUR
Remarks: Published tariff at Faro. Handling fees separate.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Jet A-1 available from airport fueler at Faro. Minimum uplift may apply.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Faro. Immigration office operational during published hours.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: No formal curfew at Faro. Night noise monitoring in place. ATC may assign noise-preferential routings.

Alternates

LEJR

ICAO: LEJR
Name: Jerez
Distance (NM): 92.9
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Within Schengen zone. No border checks for intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen arrivals subject to full immigration at Jerez.

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

A4343/26 caution

Restricted airspace

AIRSPACE RESERVATION (NO FLY ZONE) WILL TAKE PLACE AREA BOUNDED BY: 370511N 0080257W - 370532N 0080149W - 370459N 0080106W - 370423N 0080220W - 370511N 0080257W (ALMANCIL). NO FLIGHTS ALLOWED, EXC STATE AIRCRAFT, MEDEVAC, FIREFIGHTING AND TRAFFIC TO AND FROM GAGO COUTINHO AIRPORT (LPFR).

2026-07-31 18:00:00 2026-08-03 04:00:00

A4365/26 caution

Aerodrome closed

AERODROME CLSD EXCEPT FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCY AND FORCE MAJEURE FLIGHTS, INCLUDING MEDEVAC HELICOPTER OPERATIONS.

2026-07-22 23:30:00 2026-10-16 04:30:00

A3835/26 info

Aerodrome restriction

TRIGGER NOTAM - PERM AIRAC AMDT 006-2026 WEF 06-AUG-2026. AIP HARMONIZATION. APRONS AND TAXIWAYS MOVED TO CHART AD 2.24.01-1 AND 2.24.02-1. TRAINING FLIGHTS RESTRICTIONS. 2.24.02-1 - BACKCHART UPDATED. 2.24.08-5 AND 2.24.08-9 - CHARTS UPDATED. AD 2.25 - NEW SECTION.

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

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at LPFR?: The tower frequency at Faro is 118.2 MHz.
What fuel is available at LPFR?: Faro offers Jet A-1.
Does LPFR require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Faro (Portugal).
Where is LPFR located?: Faro (LPFR) is located in Faro, Portugal.
What is the IATA code for LPFR?: The IATA code for Faro is FAO.
How long is the runway at LPFR?: The main runway at Faro (10/28) measures 8169 X 148.
Does LPFR have an ILS approach?: Yes, Faro has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 10/28.
Is LPFR a port of entry?: Yes, Faro is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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