Tancos Airbase (LPTN)
Medium airport · Tancos, Santarém District, Portugal
Airport data
| Name | Tancos Airbase |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LPTN |
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°28'30" W 8°21'52" 39.47510, -8.36458 |
| Location | Tancos, Santarém District, Portugal |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 7,530 ft (2295 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 3,937 ft (1200 m) | 74 ft | ASP | No |
Tancos Airbase at a glance
Tancos Airbase is a medium airport in Tancos, Santarém District, Portugal. The field elevation of 266 ft (81 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LPTN are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 08/26 — offers 7,530 ft (2295 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LPTN 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 Tancos Airbase
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aeródromo Municipal de Ponte de Sor | LPSO | 39 km (21 NM) |
| Monte Real Air Base | LPMR | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Aerodromo Municipal de Coimbra | LPCO | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Alverca Air Base | LPAR | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Aerodromo de Castelo Branco | LPCB | 89 km (48 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tancos Airbase
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 266 ft field elevation of Tancos Airbase 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 Tancos Airbase
What is the ICAO code of Tancos Airbase?
The ICAO identifier of Tancos Airbase is LPTN, 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 Tancos Airbase above sea level?
Tancos Airbase sits at an elevation of 266 feet (81 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tancos Airbase located?
The airport lies at 39.4751, -8.3646 — in Tancos, Santarém District, Portugal, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Aeródromo Municipal de Ponte de Sor, about 39 km away.
Does LPTN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LPTN 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 Tancos Airbase?
Tancos Airbase has 2 runways. The longest, 08/26, measures 7,530 ft (2295 m) with a ASP surface.