Aerodromo de Castelo Branco (LPCB)
Medium airport · Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco District, Portugal
Airport data
| Name | Aerodromo de Castelo Branco |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LPCB |
| Elevation | 1,300 ft (396 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°50'40" W 7°26'24" 39.84453, -7.43987 |
| Location | Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco District, Portugal |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 4,790 ft (1460 m) | 98 ft | Asphalt | No |
Aerodromo de Castelo Branco at a glance
Aerodromo de Castelo Branco is a medium airport in Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco District, Portugal. The field elevation of 1,300 ft (396 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LPCB 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, 16/34, offers 4,790 ft (1460 m) of asphalt surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LPCB 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 Aerodromo de Castelo Branco
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aeródromo Coria | ES-0177 | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Aeródromo Municipal de Ponte de Sor | LPSO | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Tancos Airbase | LPTN | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Aerodromo Municipal de Coimbra | LPCO | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport) | LPVZ | 105 km (57 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Aerodromo de Castelo Branco
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,300 ft field elevation of Aerodromo de Castelo Branco 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 Aerodromo de Castelo Branco
What is the ICAO code of Aerodromo de Castelo Branco?
The ICAO identifier of Aerodromo de Castelo Branco is LPCB, 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 Aerodromo de Castelo Branco above sea level?
Aerodromo de Castelo Branco sits at an elevation of 1,300 feet (396 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Aerodromo de Castelo Branco located?
The airport lies at 39.8445, -7.4399 — in Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco District, Portugal, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Aeródromo Coria, about 77 km away.
Does LPCB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LPCB 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 Aerodromo de Castelo Branco?
Aerodromo de Castelo Branco has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 4,790 ft (1460 m) with a Asphalt surface.