Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (LPPR)
Large airport · Porto, Oporto District, Portugal
Airport data
| Name | Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LPPR |
| IATA | OPO |
| Elevation | 228 ft (69 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°14'53" W 8°40'53" 41.24810, -8.68139 |
| Location | Porto, Oporto District, Portugal |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 11,417 ft (3480 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport at a glance
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport is a large airport in Porto, Oporto District, Portugal, known to airline systems as OPO. The field elevation of 228 ft (69 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LPPR 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 11,417 ft (3480 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 LPPR 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 Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vilar de Luz Airfield | LPVL | 14 km (8 NM) |
| Ovar Air Base | LPOV | 37 km (20 NM) |
| Braga Municipal Aerodrome | LPBR | 43 km (23 NM) |
| Vila Real Airport | LPVR | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport) | LPVZ | 88 km (48 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 228 ft field elevation of Francisco de Sá Carneiro 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 Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport
What is the ICAO code of Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport is LPPR, and its IATA code is OPO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport above sea level?
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport sits at an elevation of 228 feet (69 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.2481, -8.6814 — in Porto, Oporto District, Portugal, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Vilar de Luz Airfield, about 14 km away.
Does LPPR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LPPR 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 Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport?
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 11,417 ft (3480 m) with a ASP surface.