Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport) (LPVZ)
Medium airport · Viseu, Viseu District, Portugal
Airport data
| Name | Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport) |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LPVZ |
| IATA | VSE |
| Elevation | 2,060 ft (628 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°43'32" W 7°53'20" 40.72550, -7.88899 |
| Location | Viseu, Viseu District, Portugal |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35/17 | 4,035 ft (1230 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport) at a glance
Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport) is a medium airport in Viseu, Viseu District, Portugal, known to airline systems as VSE. The field elevation of 2,060 ft (628 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LPVZ 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, 35/17, offers 4,035 ft (1230 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 35 points roughly 350° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LPVZ 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 Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport)
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vila Real Airport | LPVR | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Ovar Air Base | LPOV | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Aerodromo Municipal de Coimbra | LPCO | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Vilar de Luz Airfield | LPVL | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport | LPPR | 88 km (48 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport)
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,060 ft field elevation of Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu 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 Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport)
What is the ICAO code of Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport)?
The ICAO identifier of Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport) is LPVZ, and its IATA code is VSE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport) above sea level?
Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport) sits at an elevation of 2,060 feet (628 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport) located?
The airport lies at 40.7255, -7.8890 — in Viseu, Viseu District, Portugal, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Vila Real Airport, about 63 km away.
Does LPVZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LPVZ 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 Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport)?
Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport) has one runway. The longest, 35/17, measures 4,035 ft (1230 m) with a ASP surface.