Portorož Airport (LJPZ)
Medium airport · Sečovlje, Piran Municipality, Slovenia
Airport data
| Name | Portorož Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LJPZ |
| IATA | POW |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°28'19" E 13°36'57" 45.47201, 13.61595 |
| Location | Sečovlje, Piran Municipality, Slovenia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 3,939 ft (1201 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Portorož Airport at a glance
Portorož Airport is a medium airport in Sečovlje, Piran Municipality, Slovenia, known to airline systems as POW. The field elevation of 7 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LJPZ are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 15/33, offers 3,939 ft (1201 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LJPZ 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 Portorož Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trieste Airport | LIPQ | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Pula Airport | LDPL | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Udine-Rivolto Air Base | LIPI | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Rijeka Airport | LDRI | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Venice Marco Polo Airport | LIPZ | 99 km (53 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Portorož Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 7 ft field elevation of Portorož 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 4 airports and airfields we list for Slovenia — 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 Portorož Airport
What is the ICAO code of Portorož Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Portorož Airport is LJPZ, and its IATA code is POW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Portorož Airport above sea level?
Portorož Airport sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Portorož Airport located?
The airport lies at 45.4720, 13.6160 — in Sečovlje, Piran Municipality, Slovenia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Trieste Airport, about 41 km away.
Does LJPZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LJPZ 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 Portorož Airport?
Portorož Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 3,939 ft (1201 m) with a ASP surface.