Montijo Air Base (LPMT)
Medium airport · Montijo, Setúbal District, Portugal
Airport data
| Name | Montijo Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LPMT |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°42'33" W 9°2'1" 38.70929, -9.03368 |
| Location | Montijo, Setúbal District, Portugal |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 7,044 ft (2147 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 07/25 | 8,005 ft (2440 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Montijo Air Base at a glance
Montijo Air Base is a medium airport in Montijo, Setúbal District, Portugal. The field elevation of 46 ft (14 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LPMT are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 07/25 — offers 8,005 ft (2440 m) of con 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 LPMT 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 Montijo Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport | LPPT | 12 km (6 NM) |
| Alverca Air Base | LPAR | 19 km (10 NM) |
| Cascais Airport | LPCS | 28 km (15 NM) |
| Sintra Air Base | LPST | 30 km (16 NM) |
| Aeródromo Municipal de Ponte de Sor | LPSO | 101 km (55 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Montijo Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 46 ft field elevation of Montijo 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 Montijo Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Montijo Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Montijo Air Base is LPMT, 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 Montijo Air Base above sea level?
Montijo Air Base sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Montijo Air Base located?
The airport lies at 38.7093, -9.0337 — in Montijo, Setúbal District, Portugal, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport, about 12 km away.
Does LPMT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LPMT 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 Montijo Air Base?
Montijo Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 07/25, measures 8,005 ft (2440 m) with a CON surface.