Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LPPT)
Large airport · Lisbon, Lisbon District, Portugal
Airport data
| Name | Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LPPT |
| IATA | LIS |
| Elevation | 374 ft (114 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°46'53" W 9°8'9" 38.78130, -9.13592 |
| Location | Lisbon, Lisbon District, Portugal |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 12,500 ft (3810 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport at a glance
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport is a large airport in Lisbon, Lisbon District, Portugal, known to airline systems as LIS. The field elevation of 374 ft (114 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LPPT 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, 02/20, offers 12,500 ft (3810 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LPPT 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 Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Montijo Air Base | LPMT | 12 km (6 NM) |
| Alverca Air Base | LPAR | 15 km (8 NM) |
| Sintra Air Base | LPST | 18 km (10 NM) |
| Cascais Airport | LPCS | 20 km (11 NM) |
| Tancos Airbase | LPTN | 102 km (55 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 374 ft field elevation of Lisbon Humberto Delgado 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 Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport is LPPT, and its IATA code is LIS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport above sea level?
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport sits at an elevation of 374 feet (114 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport located?
The airport lies at 38.7813, -9.1359 — in Lisbon, Lisbon District, Portugal, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Montijo Air Base, about 12 km away.
Does LPPT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LPPT 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 Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport?
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 12,500 ft (3810 m) with a ASP surface.