Alverca Air Base (LPAR)
Medium airport · Vila Franca de Xira, Lisbon District, Portugal
Airport data
| Name | Alverca Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LPAR |
| Elevation | 11 ft (3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°52'60" W 9°1'48" 38.88330, -9.03010 |
| Location | Vila Franca de Xira, Lisbon District, Portugal |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 9,810 ft (2990 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Alverca Air Base at a glance
Alverca Air Base is a medium airport in Vila Franca de Xira, Lisbon District, Portugal. The field elevation of 11 ft (3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LPAR 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, 04/22, offers 9,810 ft (2990 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LPAR 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 Alverca Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport | LPPT | 15 km (8 NM) |
| Montijo Air Base | LPMT | 19 km (10 NM) |
| Sintra Air Base | LPST | 27 km (15 NM) |
| Cascais Airport | LPCS | 33 km (18 NM) |
| Tancos Airbase | LPTN | 87 km (47 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Alverca Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 11 ft field elevation of Alverca Air Base 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 31 airports and airfields we list for Portugal — 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 Alverca Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Alverca Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Alverca Air Base is LPAR, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Alverca Air Base above sea level?
Alverca Air Base sits at an elevation of 11 feet (3 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Alverca Air Base located?
The airport lies at 38.8833, -9.0301 — in Vila Franca de Xira, Lisbon District, Portugal, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport, about 15 km away.
Does LPAR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LPAR 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 Alverca Air Base?
Alverca Air Base has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 9,810 ft (2990 m) with a ASP surface.