Aeródromo Municipal de Ponte de Sor (LPSO)
Medium airport · Ponte de Sor, Portalegre District, Portugal
Airport data
| Name | Aeródromo Municipal de Ponte de Sor |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LPSO |
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°12'42" W 8°3'28" 39.21155, -8.05779 |
| Location | Ponte de Sor, Portalegre District, Portugal |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 5,906 ft (1800 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Aeródromo Municipal de Ponte de Sor at a glance
Aeródromo Municipal de Ponte de Sor is a medium airport in Ponte de Sor, Portalegre District, Portugal. The field elevation of 390 ft (119 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LPSO 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, 03/21, offers 5,906 ft (1800 m) of asphalt surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LPSO 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 Aeródromo Municipal de Ponte de Sor
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tancos Airbase | LPTN | 39 km (21 NM) |
| Évora Airfield | LPEV | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Aerodromo de Castelo Branco | LPCB | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Alverca Air Base | LPAR | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Monte Real Air Base | LPMR | 99 km (53 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Aeródromo Municipal de Ponte de Sor
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 390 ft field elevation of Aeródromo Municipal de Ponte de Sor 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 Aeródromo Municipal de Ponte de Sor
What is the ICAO code of Aeródromo Municipal de Ponte de Sor?
The ICAO identifier of Aeródromo Municipal de Ponte de Sor is LPSO, 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 Aeródromo Municipal de Ponte de Sor above sea level?
Aeródromo Municipal de Ponte de Sor sits at an elevation of 390 feet (119 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Aeródromo Municipal de Ponte de Sor located?
The airport lies at 39.2115, -8.0578 — in Ponte de Sor, Portalegre District, Portugal, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tancos Airbase, about 39 km away.
Does LPSO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LPSO 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 Aeródromo Municipal de Ponte de Sor?
Aeródromo Municipal de Ponte de Sor has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 5,906 ft (1800 m) with a asphalt surface.