What is the tower frequency at LPHR?

The tower frequency at Horta Airport is 118 MHz.

Does LPHR require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Horta Airport (Portugal).

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Horta Airport

Horta Airport (LPHR/HOR) serves Horta, Portugal. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (10/28). Field elevation is 118 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 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 5/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: LPHR
Name: Horta Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Uncategorized
Latitude: 38.519901
Longitude: -28.7159
Elevation: 118 ft
Country: Portugal
Municipality: Horta
IATA Code: HOR
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: N/A
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 10/28

Designation: 10/28
Dimensions: 1595x45m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.000 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: 119.700 MHz
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Open: N/A
Close: 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: No
PPR Contact: N/A
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: Horta Airport, Faial, Azores. Mid-Atlantic island airport. Popular yachting/sailing hub connection.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Available with advance notice. Limited capacity. SATA ground services.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Schengen area. Border control available. Inter-island and some European connections.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: No curfew. Runway 10/28, 1701m. Challenging approach between mountains and sea. Wind shear. Weather-dependent.

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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Nearby Airports

LPPI Pico Airport 13 NM LPSJ São Jorge Airport 27 NM LPGR Graciosa Airport 47 NM LPLA Lajes Airport 78 NM

Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at LPHR?: The tower frequency at Horta Airport is 118 MHz.
What fuel is available at LPHR?: Horta Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does LPHR require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Horta Airport (Portugal).

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