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Sintra Air Base (LPST) — Sintra, Portugal

At a glance

Tower
119.85
Runways
14/32
Elevation
440 ft

Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.

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67% Data Complete 35 of 52 points
Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 0/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 2/10
Observed Activity · Oct 26
12 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 13:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
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: LPST
  • Name: Sintra Air Base
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Military
  • Latitude: 38.8311
  • Longitude: -9.33955
  • Elevation: 440 ft
  • Country: Portugal
  • Municipality: Sintra
  • IATA Code: N/A
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/Lisbon
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 14/32

  • Designation: 14/32
  • Dimensions: 1800x40m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 119.850 MHz
  • Ground: 122.100 MHz
  • Operations: 118.600 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 118.600 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: 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: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Not recorded
  • APIS Required: Not recorded
  • GAR Required: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

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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

M1876/26
warning Upcoming
Aerodrome restriction
AERODROME RESERVED FOR AIRCRAFT BASED THEREIN.
2026-10-30 09:00 UTC 2026-10-30 17:00 UTC
M1688/26
warning
Fuel restriction
JP8 FUEL TRUCK NOT AVBL.
2026-09-29 13:46 UTC 2026-10-31 17:00 UTC
M1527/26
caution
Obstacle erected
OBSTACLE CRANE ERECTED AT POSITION 384805N 0092303W OPERATING 30M RADIUS, ELEVATION 233M (765FT) / HEIGHT 24M (79FT). DAY SIGNALIZED.
2026-09-03 14:13 UTC 2028-02-28 23:59 UTC

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at LPST?
The tower frequency at Sintra Air Base is 119.85 MHz.
Does LPST require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt from permits. Permit details for Portugal
Where is LPST located?
Sintra Air Base (LPST) is located in Sintra, Portugal.
How long is the runway at LPST?
The main runway at Sintra Air Base (14/32) measures 1800x40m.