Ovar Air Base (LPOV)
Medium airport · Ovar, Aveiro District, Portugal
Airport data
| Name | Ovar Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LPOV |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°54'57" W 8°38'45" 40.91590, -8.64592 |
| Location | Ovar, Aveiro District, Portugal |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 8,005 ft (2440 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Ovar Air Base at a glance
Ovar Air Base is a medium airport in Ovar, Aveiro District, Portugal. The field elevation of 56 ft (17 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LPOV 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, 18/36, offers 8,005 ft (2440 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LPOV 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 Ovar Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport | LPPR | 37 km (20 NM) |
| Vilar de Luz Airfield | LPVL | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport) | LPVZ | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Braga Municipal Aerodrome | LPBR | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Aerodromo Municipal de Coimbra | LPCO | 85 km (46 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ovar Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 56 ft field elevation of Ovar 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 Ovar Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Ovar Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Ovar Air Base is LPOV, 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 Ovar Air Base above sea level?
Ovar Air Base sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ovar Air Base located?
The airport lies at 40.9159, -8.6459 — in Ovar, Aveiro District, Portugal, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport, about 37 km away.
Does LPOV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LPOV 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 Ovar Air Base?
Ovar Air Base has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 8,005 ft (2440 m) with a CON surface.