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Porto Santo (LPPS/PXO) — Porto Santo, Portugal

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
Jet A-1
Tower
120.05
Runways
01/19, 18/36
Elevation
341 ft

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77% Data Complete 40 of 52 points
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 3/4
Frequencies 1/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 8/10
Observed Activity · Sep 25
1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 20:00Z
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: LPPS
  • Name: Porto Santo
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 33.073399
  • Longitude: -16.35
  • Elevation: 341 ft
  • Country: Portugal
  • Municipality: Porto Santo
  • IATA Code: PXO
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Atlantic/Madeira
  • Distance from City: 1.5 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 01/19

  • Designation: 01/19
  • Dimensions: N/A
  • Surface: UNK
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: NULL
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, TACAN, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 18/36

  • Designation: 18/36
  • Dimensions: 9861 X 148
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, TACAN, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME, NDB
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 120.050 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • 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: Not recorded
  • 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.anam.pt/Porto-Santo-411.aspx
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: EUR 8.34 per tonne MTOW
  • Parking Fee: EUR 3.86 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours; first 4 hours free
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: EUR
  • Remarks: Published tariff at Porto Santo. Handling fees separate.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Single fuel provider at Porto Santo. Self-fueling not permitted.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • APIS Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Schengen airport. Customs and immigration for non-Schengen arrivals. Gen dec required 24 hours in advance at Porto Santo.

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Restrictions

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

Alternates

LPMA

  • ICAO: LPMA
  • Name: Madeira
  • Distance (NM): 31.1
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Border control for arrivals from non-Schengen states only. EU/EEA nationals may use e-gates at Madeira where available.

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

A6124/26
info
Aerodrome restriction
AERONAUTICAL COMMUNICATIONS STATION NOT AVBL. SERVICE AVAILABILITY THROUGH ARO PORTUGAL.
2026-10-22 11:07 UTC 2026-10-29 23:59 UTC
A5657/26
info
Aerodrome restriction
AERONAUTICAL COMMUNICATIONS STATION NOT AVBL. SERVICE AVAILABILITY THROUGH ARO PORTUGAL.
2026-09-25 15:05 UTC 2026-10-29 23:59 UTC
A5092/26
info
Aerodrome restriction
AERONAUTICAL COMMUNICATIONS STATION NOT AVBL. SERVICE AVAILABILITY THROUGH ARO PORTUGAL.
2026-09-02 00:00 UTC 2026-10-29 23:59 UTC

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Nearby Airports

LPMA Madeira 31 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at LPPS?
The tower frequency at Porto Santo is 120.05 MHz.
What fuel is available at LPPS?
Porto Santo offers Jet A-1.
Does LPPS require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt from permits. Permit details for Portugal
Where is LPPS located?
Porto Santo (LPPS) is located in Porto Santo, Portugal.
What is the IATA code for LPPS?
The IATA code for Porto Santo is PXO.
Is LPPS a port of entry?
Yes, Porto Santo is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.
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