Braga Municipal Aerodrome (LPBR)
Medium airport · Braga, Braga District, Portugal
Airport data
| Name | Braga Municipal Aerodrome |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LPBR |
| Elevation | 247 ft (75 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°35'13" W 8°26'43" 41.58700, -8.44519 |
| Location | Braga, Braga District, Portugal |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 3,081 ft (939 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Braga Municipal Aerodrome at a glance
Braga Municipal Aerodrome is a medium airport in Braga, Braga District, Portugal. The field elevation of 247 ft (75 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LPBR 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, 07/25, offers 3,081 ft (939 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LPBR 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 Braga Municipal Aerodrome
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vilar de Luz Airfield | LPVL | 35 km (19 NM) |
| Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport | LPPR | 43 km (23 NM) |
| Vila Real Airport | LPVR | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Vigo Airport | LEVX | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Ovar Air Base | LPOV | 76 km (41 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Braga Municipal Aerodrome
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 247 ft field elevation of Braga Municipal Aerodrome 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 Braga Municipal Aerodrome
What is the ICAO code of Braga Municipal Aerodrome?
The ICAO identifier of Braga Municipal Aerodrome is LPBR, 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 Braga Municipal Aerodrome above sea level?
Braga Municipal Aerodrome sits at an elevation of 247 feet (75 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Braga Municipal Aerodrome located?
The airport lies at 41.5870, -8.4452 — in Braga, Braga District, Portugal, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Vilar de Luz Airfield, about 35 km away.
Does LPBR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LPBR 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 Braga Municipal Aerodrome?
Braga Municipal Aerodrome has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 3,081 ft (939 m) with a ASP surface.