What is the tower frequency at LPPR?

The tower frequency at Francisco Sa Carneiro is 118.005 MHz.

What fuel is available at LPPR?

Francisco Sa Carneiro offers Jet A-1.

Does LPPR require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Francisco Sa Carneiro (Portugal).

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Francisco Sa Carneiro

Francisco Sa Carneiro (LPPR/OPO) serves Porto, Portugal. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (17/35). Field elevation is 228 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 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 8/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: LPPR
Name: Francisco Sa Carneiro
Type: large_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 41.2481
Longitude: -8.68139
Elevation: 228 ft
Country: Portugal
Municipality: Porto
IATA Code: OPO
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Europe/Lisbon
Distance from City: 12.4 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 17/35

Designation: 17/35
Dimensions: 11417 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT II (Rwy 35), ILS CAT I (Rwy 17), RNAV (GNSS)
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.005 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 124.305 MHz

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: http://www.ana.pt/en-US/Aeroportos/porto/Porto/Pages/Homepage-Porto.aspx
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

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

Fees

Landing Fee: Weight-based, approx EUR 4-7 per tonne MTOW
Parking Fee: EUR 0.18-0.40 per tonne per hour
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: EUR
Remarks: ANA Aeroportos (VINCI) published tariff. Porto Francisco Sa Carneiro.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Standard suppliers available.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Schengen port of entry. SEF on-site. Non-Schengen processing available.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: 24h operation. Standard noise abatement. Single runway 17/35.

Alternates

LEVX

ICAO: LEVX
Name: Vigo
Distance (NM): 59.1
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Vigo. Immigration office operational during published hours.

LEST

ICAO: LEST
Name: Santiago
Distance (NM): 99.7
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 Santiago de Compostela.

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

LPVL Vilar de Luz Airfield 8 NM LPIN Espinho Airfield 17 NM LPOV Ovar Air Base 20 NM LPBR Braga Municipal Aerodrome 23 NM LPAV São Jacinto Airfield 36 NM LPVR Vila Real Airport 43 NM LPVZ Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport) 48 NM LEVX Vigo 59 NM

Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at LPPR?: The tower frequency at Francisco Sa Carneiro is 118.005 MHz.
What fuel is available at LPPR?: Francisco Sa Carneiro offers Jet A-1.
Does LPPR require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Francisco Sa Carneiro (Portugal).

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