Aerodromo Municipal de Coimbra (LPCO)
Medium airport · Coimbra, Coimbra District, Portugal
Airport data
| Name | Aerodromo Municipal de Coimbra |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LPCO |
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°9'32" W 8°28'15" 40.15876, -8.47081 |
| Location | Coimbra, Coimbra District, Portugal |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 3,018 ft (920 m) | 98 ft | CON | Yes |
Aerodromo Municipal de Coimbra at a glance
Aerodromo Municipal de Coimbra is a medium airport in Coimbra, Coimbra District, Portugal. The field elevation of 587 ft (179 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LPCO 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 3,018 ft (920 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LPCO 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 Municipal de Coimbra
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Monte Real Air Base | LPMR | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Tancos Airbase | LPTN | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport) | LPVZ | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Ovar Air Base | LPOV | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Aerodromo de Castelo Branco | LPCB | 95 km (51 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Aerodromo Municipal de Coimbra
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 587 ft field elevation of Aerodromo Municipal de Coimbra 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 Municipal de Coimbra
What is the ICAO code of Aerodromo Municipal de Coimbra?
The ICAO identifier of Aerodromo Municipal de Coimbra is LPCO, 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 Municipal de Coimbra above sea level?
Aerodromo Municipal de Coimbra sits at an elevation of 587 feet (179 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 Municipal de Coimbra located?
The airport lies at 40.1588, -8.4708 — in Coimbra, Coimbra District, Portugal, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Monte Real Air Base, about 51 km away.
Does LPCO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LPCO 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 Municipal de Coimbra?
Aerodromo Municipal de Coimbra has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 3,018 ft (920 m) with a CON surface.