Bragança Airport (LPBG)
Medium airport · Bragança, Bragança District, Portugal
Airport data
| Name | Bragança Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LPBG |
| IATA | BGC |
| Elevation | 2,241 ft (683 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°51'28" W 6°42'26" 41.85780, -6.70713 |
| Location | Bragança, Bragança District, Portugal |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 5,600 ft (1707 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bragança Airport at a glance
Bragança Airport is a medium airport in Bragança, Bragança District, Portugal, known to airline systems as BGC. The field elevation of 2,241 ft (683 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LPBG 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, 02/20, offers 5,600 ft (1707 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LPBG 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 Bragança Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rosinos de la Requejada Airfield | LESI | 31 km (17 NM) |
| Las Torres de Aliste | ES-0107 | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Base aérea de Verín-Oímbra | ES-0306 | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Aeródromo de Navianos de Valverde | ES-0075 | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Aeródromo de Trasmirás | ES-0046 | 77 km (42 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bragança Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,241 ft field elevation of Bragança 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 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 Bragança Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bragança Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bragança Airport is LPBG, and its IATA code is BGC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bragança Airport above sea level?
Bragança Airport sits at an elevation of 2,241 feet (683 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bragança Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.8578, -6.7071 — in Bragança, Bragança District, Portugal, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Rosinos de la Requejada Airfield, about 31 km away.
Does LPBG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LPBG 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 Bragança Airport?
Bragança Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 5,600 ft (1707 m) with a ASP surface.