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João Paulo II Airport (LPPD/PDL) — Ponta Delgada, Portugal

João Paulo II Airport (LPPD/PDL) serves Ponta Delgada, Portugal. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (12/30). Field elevation is 259 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: LPPD
  • Name: João Paulo II Airport
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 37.741199
  • Longitude: -25.697901
  • Elevation: 259 ft
  • Country: Portugal
  • Municipality: Ponta Delgada
  • IATA Code: PDL
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Atlantic/Azores
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 12/30

  • Designation: 12/30
  • Dimensions: 2497x45m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: ILS 30 109.5
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.300 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 119.400 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 119.400 MHz
  • 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: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; ANA Aeroportos regulated
  • Parking Fee: MTOW-based per 24h period
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: EUR
  • Remarks: Joao Paulo II Airport, Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel. Main Azores hub. ANA operated. Gateway to Azores archipelago.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Galp supply. Available during operating hours. Important transatlantic tech stop.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Schengen area (Portugal). Full border control. SEF present. Important North Atlantic entry point.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: No curfew. Runway 12/30, 2300m. Oceanic weather - low visibility/fog common. Atlantic weather patterns.

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

A3840/26 info
Aerodrome restriction
TRIGGER NOTAM - PERM AIRAC AMDT 006-2026 WEF 06-AUG-2026. AIP HARMONIZATION. MULTIPLES UPDATES. APRONS, TAXIWAYS AND POSITION OF INS CHECKPOINT MOVED TO CHART AD 2.24.01-1, 2.24.02-1, 2.24.02-2, 2.24.02-3 AND 2.24.02-4. 2.24.02-1 AND 2.24.02-3 - NEW BACKCHART. AD 2.25 - NEW SECTION.
2026-08-06 00:00:00 2026-08-20 23:59:00
A4198/26 warning
Aerodrome restriction
AERODROME CONCENTRATION OF SEASONAL BIRDS.
2026-07-10 18:35:00 2026-08-31 23:59:00
A4182/26 caution
Apron restriction
PONTA DELGADA AD POSITION OF INS CHECKPOINT APRON W PARKING STAND W1 COORDINATES CHANGE TO 374456.80N 0254243.65W. REF AIP PORTUGAL LPPD AD 2.24.02-4.
2026-08-06 00:00:00 Until further notice

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Nearby Airports

LPAZ Santa Maria Airport 53 NM LPLA Lajes Airport 90 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at LPPD?
The tower frequency at João Paulo II Airport is 118.3 MHz.
What fuel is available at LPPD?
João Paulo II Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does LPPD require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for João Paulo II Airport (Portugal).
Where is LPPD located?
João Paulo II Airport (LPPD) is located in Ponta Delgada, Portugal.
What is the IATA code for LPPD?
The IATA code for João Paulo II Airport is PDL.
How long is the runway at LPPD?
The main runway at João Paulo II Airport (12/30) measures 2497x45m.
Does LPPD have an ILS approach?
Yes, João Paulo II Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 12/30.
Is LPPD a port of entry?
Yes, João Paulo II Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.
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