Principe Airport (FPPR)
Medium airport · São Tomé & Príncipe, Autonomous Region of Principe, São Tomé and Principe
Airport data
| Name | Principe Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FPPR |
| IATA | PCP |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 1°39'40" E 7°24'40" 1.66115, 7.41108 |
| Location | São Tomé & Príncipe, Autonomous Region of Principe, São Tomé and Principe |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 4,331 ft (1320 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Principe Airport at a glance
Principe Airport is a medium airport in São Tomé & Príncipe, Autonomous Region of Principe, São Tomé and Principe, known to airline systems as PCP. The field elevation of 591 ft (180 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FPPR are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 18/36, offers 4,331 ft (1320 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FPPR shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Principe Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| São Tomé International Airport | FPST | 162 km (87 NM) |
| Corisco International Airport | FGCO | 229 km (124 NM) |
| Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport | FOOL | 260 km (140 NM) |
| Bata International Airport | FGBT | 268 km (145 NM) |
| Malabo International Airport | FGSL | 274 km (148 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Principe Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 591 ft field elevation of Principe Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 2 airports and airfields we list for São Tomé and Principe — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Principe Airport
What is the ICAO code of Principe Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Principe Airport is FPPR, and its IATA code is PCP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Principe Airport above sea level?
Principe Airport sits at an elevation of 591 feet (180 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Principe Airport located?
The airport lies at 1.6612, 7.4111 — in São Tomé & Príncipe, Autonomous Region of Principe, São Tomé and Principe, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is São Tomé International Airport, about 162 km away.
Does FPPR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FPPR appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Principe Airport?
Principe Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 4,331 ft (1320 m) with a ASP surface.