Monte Real Air Base (LPMR)
Medium airport · Leiria District, Portugal
Airport data
| Name | Monte Real Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LPMR |
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°49'42" W 8°53'15" 39.82834, -8.88750 |
| Location | Leiria District, Portugal |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36/18 | 9,816 ft (2992 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Monte Real Air Base at a glance
Monte Real Air Base is a medium airport in Leiria District, Portugal. The field elevation of 187 ft (57 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LPMR 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, 36/18, offers 9,816 ft (2992 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 36 points roughly 360° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LPMR 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 Monte Real Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aerodromo Municipal de Coimbra | LPCO | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Tancos Airbase | LPTN | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Aeródromo Municipal de Ponte de Sor | LPSO | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Alverca Air Base | LPAR | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Sintra Air Base | LPST | 118 km (64 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Monte Real Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 187 ft field elevation of Monte Real Air Base 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 Monte Real Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Monte Real Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Monte Real Air Base is LPMR, 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 Monte Real Air Base above sea level?
Monte Real Air Base sits at an elevation of 187 feet (57 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Monte Real Air Base located?
The airport lies at 39.8283, -8.8875 — in Leiria District, Portugal, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Aerodromo Municipal de Coimbra, about 51 km away.
Does LPMR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LPMR 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 Monte Real Air Base?
Monte Real Air Base has one runway. The longest, 36/18, measures 9,816 ft (2992 m) with a CON surface.