Cascais Airport (LPCS)
Medium airport · Cascais, Lisbon District, Portugal
Airport data
| Name | Cascais Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LPCS |
| IATA | CAT |
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°43'30" W 9°21'19" 38.72500, -9.35523 |
| Location | Cascais, Lisbon District, Portugal |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 4,593 ft (1400 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Cascais Airport at a glance
Cascais Airport is a medium airport in Cascais, Lisbon District, Portugal, known to airline systems as CAT. The field elevation of 325 ft (99 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LPCS 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, 17/35, offers 4,593 ft (1400 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LPCS 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 Cascais Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sintra Air Base | LPST | 12 km (6 NM) |
| Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport | LPPT | 20 km (11 NM) |
| Montijo Air Base | LPMT | 28 km (15 NM) |
| Alverca Air Base | LPAR | 33 km (18 NM) |
| Tancos Airbase | LPTN | 119 km (64 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cascais Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 325 ft field elevation of Cascais 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 Cascais Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cascais Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cascais Airport is LPCS, and its IATA code is CAT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cascais Airport above sea level?
Cascais Airport sits at an elevation of 325 feet (99 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cascais Airport located?
The airport lies at 38.7250, -9.3552 — in Cascais, Lisbon District, Portugal, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sintra Air Base, about 12 km away.
Does LPCS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LPCS 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 Cascais Airport?
Cascais Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 4,593 ft (1400 m) with a ASP surface.