Vila Real Airport (LPVR)
Medium airport · Vila Real, Vila Real District, Portugal
Airport data
| Name | Vila Real Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LPVR |
| IATA | VRL |
| Elevation | 1,805 ft (550 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°16'27" W 7°43'14" 41.27430, -7.72047 |
| Location | Vila Real, Vila Real District, Portugal |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 3,107 ft (947 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Vila Real Airport at a glance
Vila Real Airport is a medium airport in Vila Real, Vila Real District, Portugal, known to airline systems as VRL. The field elevation of 1,805 ft (550 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LPVR 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 3,107 ft (947 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 LPVR 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 Vila Real Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport) | LPVZ | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Vilar de Luz Airfield | LPVL | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Base aérea de Verín-Oímbra | ES-0306 | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Braga Municipal Aerodrome | LPBR | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport | LPPR | 80 km (43 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Vila Real Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,805 ft field elevation of Vila Real 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 Vila Real Airport
What is the ICAO code of Vila Real Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Vila Real Airport is LPVR, and its IATA code is VRL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Vila Real Airport above sea level?
Vila Real Airport sits at an elevation of 1,805 feet (550 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Vila Real Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.2743, -7.7205 — in Vila Real, Vila Real District, Portugal, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport), about 63 km away.
Does LPVR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LPVR 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 Vila Real Airport?
Vila Real Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 3,107 ft (947 m) with a ASP surface.