Vilar de Luz Airfield (LPVL)
Medium airport · Maia, Oporto District, Portugal
Airport data
| Name | Vilar de Luz Airfield |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LPVL |
| Elevation | 762 ft (232 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°16'38" W 8°30'58" 41.27729, -8.51621 |
| Location | Maia, Oporto District, Portugal |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 5,606 ft (1709 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Vilar de Luz Airfield at a glance
Vilar de Luz Airfield is a medium airport in Maia, Oporto District, Portugal. The field elevation of 762 ft (232 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LPVL 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, 16/34, offers 5,606 ft (1709 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LPVL 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 Vilar de Luz Airfield
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport | LPPR | 14 km (8 NM) |
| Braga Municipal Aerodrome | LPBR | 35 km (19 NM) |
| Ovar Air Base | LPOV | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Vila Real Airport | LPVR | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport) | LPVZ | 81 km (44 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Vilar de Luz Airfield
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 762 ft field elevation of Vilar de Luz Airfield 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 Vilar de Luz Airfield
What is the ICAO code of Vilar de Luz Airfield?
The ICAO identifier of Vilar de Luz Airfield is LPVL, 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 Vilar de Luz Airfield above sea level?
Vilar de Luz Airfield sits at an elevation of 762 feet (232 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Vilar de Luz Airfield located?
The airport lies at 41.2773, -8.5162 — in Maia, Oporto District, Portugal, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport, about 14 km away.
Does LPVL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LPVL 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 Vilar de Luz Airfield?
Vilar de Luz Airfield has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 5,606 ft (1709 m) with a ASP surface.