Beja Airport / Airbase (LPBJ)
Medium airport · Beja, Beja District, Portugal
Airport data
| Name | Beja Airport / Airbase |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LPBJ |
| IATA | BYJ |
| Elevation | 636 ft (194 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°4'44" W 7°55'57" 38.07890, -7.93240 |
| Location | Beja, Beja District, Portugal |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01L/19R | 11,319 ft (3450 m) | 197 ft | CON | Yes |
| 01R/19L | 9,682 ft (2951 m) | 98 ft | CON | No |
Beja Airport / Airbase at a glance
Beja Airport / Airbase is a medium airport in Beja, Beja District, Portugal, known to airline systems as BYJ. The field elevation of 636 ft (194 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LPBJ are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 01L/19R — offers 11,319 ft (3450 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01L points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LPBJ 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 Beja Airport / Airbase
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Évora Airfield | LPEV | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Cabezas Rubias Airstrip | ES-0257 | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Pista Forestal Valdelamusa | ES-0195 | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Campo de Vuelo Casimiro Patiño | LEPN | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Isla Cristina Agricultural Airstrip | ES-0138 | 108 km (58 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Beja Airport / Airbase
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 636 ft field elevation of Beja Airport / Airbase 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 Beja Airport / Airbase
What is the ICAO code of Beja Airport / Airbase?
The ICAO identifier of Beja Airport / Airbase is LPBJ, and its IATA code is BYJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Beja Airport / Airbase above sea level?
Beja Airport / Airbase sits at an elevation of 636 feet (194 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Beja Airport / Airbase located?
The airport lies at 38.0789, -7.9324 — in Beja, Beja District, Portugal, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Évora Airfield, about 51 km away.
Does LPBJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LPBJ 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 Beja Airport / Airbase?
Beja Airport / Airbase has 2 runways. The longest, 01L/19R, measures 11,319 ft (3450 m) with a CON surface.