Sintra Air Base (LPST)
Medium airport · Sintra, Lisbon District, Portugal
Airport data
| Name | Sintra Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LPST |
| Elevation | 440 ft (134 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°49'52" W 9°20'22" 38.83110, -9.33955 |
| Location | Sintra, Lisbon District, Portugal |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 5,906 ft (1800 m) | 131 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sintra Air Base at a glance
Sintra Air Base is a medium airport in Sintra, Lisbon District, Portugal. The field elevation of 440 ft (134 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LPST 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, 14/32, offers 5,906 ft (1800 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LPST 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 Sintra Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cascais Airport | LPCS | 12 km (6 NM) |
| Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport | LPPT | 18 km (10 NM) |
| Alverca Air Base | LPAR | 27 km (15 NM) |
| Montijo Air Base | LPMT | 30 km (16 NM) |
| Tancos Airbase | LPTN | 110 km (59 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sintra Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 440 ft field elevation of Sintra 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 Sintra Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Sintra Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Sintra Air Base is LPST, 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 Sintra Air Base above sea level?
Sintra Air Base sits at an elevation of 440 feet (134 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sintra Air Base located?
The airport lies at 38.8311, -9.3395 — in Sintra, Lisbon District, Portugal, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cascais Airport, about 12 km away.
Does LPST publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LPST 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 Sintra Air Base?
Sintra Air Base has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 5,906 ft (1800 m) with a ASP surface.