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Lajes Airport (LPLA/TER) — Praia da Vitória, Portugal

At a glance

Operating hours: 08:00–22:00 UTC (on request)
Customs: 08:00–22:00 UTC (on request)
Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: JET A-1
Tower: 122.1
Runways: 15/33
Elevation: 180 ft

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Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 2/2

Additional Info 10/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-03

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: LPLA
Name: Lajes Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 38.761799
Longitude: -27.090799
Elevation: 180 ft
Country: Portugal
Municipality: Praia da Vitória
IATA Code: TER
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: LPPC
Timezone: Atlantic/Azores
Distance from City: 15.0 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 15/33

Designation: 15/33
Dimensions: 10869 X 197
Surface: ASP
PCN: 92/F/C/W/T
Lighting: HIRL, PAPI, REIL, ALS CAT I
NAVAIDs: ILS 15 109.9, ILS 33 111.5, VOR LM 112.3, NDB GP 341, TACAN TRM 116.2
Approach Types: ILS CAT I (RWY 15), ILS CAT I (RWY 33), VOR, NDB, TACAN
Remarks: No weight restrictions. RFFS CAT 8. Elev RWY15: 158ft, RWY33: 180ft

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Frequencies

Tower: 122.100 MHz
Ground: 121.900 MHz
Operations: 135.000 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 135.000 MHz
ATIS: 120.300 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday 08:00 – 22:00

Tuesday 08:00 – 22:00

Wednesday 08:00 – 22:00

Thursday 08:00 – 22:00

Friday 08:00 – 22:00

Saturday 08:00 – 22:00

Sunday 08:00 – 22:00

Extra Hours On Request: Yes
Remarks: Civilian terminal 0800-2200 UTC. ATC/Tower H24 (military). Extensions available via PPR. Admin office Mon-Fri 0930-1800 UTC

Contacts

AIS Tel: +351 295545461
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +351 295545461
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: https://aerogarelajes.azores.gov.pt
Remarks: Groundlink: +351 217923750 | SATA Azores Airlines: +351 295540033 (VHF 131.700) | Wexjet: +351 218701025 | Fuel GALP local: +351 295512396

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: +351 295545461
Remarks: PPR mandatory for all flights (destination or tech stop). Requests processed within 4 hours. Fuel stops with pax on board authorized. Online: https://aerogarelajes.azores.gov.pt/PPR_en.aspx

Customs

Open: 08:00
Close: 22:00
Phone: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: Yes
Remarks: EU port of entry. Schengen and non-Schengen areas. Hours 0800-2200 UTC, overtime available on request

Fees

Landing Fee: Azores regulated landing/take-off charge (ANA 2026): €4.23/tonne MTOW (≤25t), €5.17/tonne (25-75t), €6.08/tonne (>75t). Applied per movement (landing + take-off separately)
Parking Fee: €1.86/tonne per 24h or fraction. First 1.5h free (MTOW ≤100t), first 3h free (MTOW >100t). No charge midnight-0600
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: EUR
Remarks: Handling mandatory. Agents: Groundlink, SATA Azores Airlines, Wexjet. Marshaller mandatory all apron areas. Apron B: wingspan <40m. Apron C: Code C max span 36m

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: JET A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-04-03
Remarks: Supplied by GALP Aviação. Partners: WFS World Fuel Services, Total Aviation, AEG Fuels, AML Global. Cash and credit card accepted. Local contact Gilberto Pereira +351 295 512 396. Refueling with pax on board at Echo 08/09 parking spots

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: International airport of entry. EU/Schengen border control available. APIS required under EU Regulation 2025/12 for all air carriers including private flights on extra-EU routes

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Alternates

LPGR

ICAO: LPGR
Name: Graciosa Airport
Distance (NM): 48.1
Has IFR: No
Port of Entry: Not recorded
Immigration Remarks: N/A

LPSJ

ICAO: LPSJ
Name: São Jorge Airport
Distance (NM): 51.1
Has IFR: No
Port of Entry: Not recorded
Immigration Remarks: N/A

LPPI

ICAO: LPPI
Name: Pico Airport
Distance (NM): 64.4
Has IFR: No
Port of Entry: Not recorded
Immigration 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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Active NOTAMs

A6032/26

warning

Aerodrome restriction

AERODROME CONCENTRATION OF SEASONAL BIRDS.

2026-10-16 14:51 UTC 2026-11-17 23:59 UTC

M1829/26

warning

Aerodrome restriction

AERODROME CONCENTRATION OF SEASONAL BIRDS.

2026-10-16 14:46 UTC 2026-11-17 23:59 UTC

M1868/26

info

UNMANNED AIRCRAFT WILL TAKE PLACE ON AREA DEFINED BY THE FOLLOWING COORDINATES: 384357N 0270320W - 384353N 0270300W - 384333N 0270300W - 384333N 0270318W - 384357N 0270320W.

2026-11-02 08:16 UTC 2026-11-02 18:47 UTC

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Nearby Airports

LPGR Graciosa Airport 48 NM LPSJ São Jorge Airport 51 NM LPPI Pico Airport 65 NM LPHR Horta Airport 78 NM LPPD João Paulo II Airport 90 NM LPAZ Santa Maria Airport 141 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours of LPLA?: Lajes Airport operates from 08:00 to 22:00 (on request).
What is the tower frequency at LPLA?: The tower frequency at Lajes Airport is 122.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at LPLA?: Lajes Airport offers JET A-1.
Does LPLA require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt from permits. Permit details for Portugal
Is customs available at LPLA?: Yes, customs at Lajes Airport is available from 08:00 to 22:00.
Does LPLA require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Lajes Airport.
Where is LPLA located?: Lajes Airport (LPLA) is located in Praia da Vitória, Portugal.
What is the IATA code for LPLA?: The IATA code for Lajes Airport is TER.
Does LPLA have an ILS approach?: Yes, Lajes Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 15/33.
Is LPLA a port of entry?: Yes, Lajes Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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