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Flores Airport

IATA FLWICAO LPFL🇵🇹 Santa Cruz das Flores
Coordinates
39.4553°N, 31.1314°W
Elevation
112 ft (34 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
PT-20
Time zone
Azores(UTC)
Magnetic variation
8.9° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:19
Sunrise
06:50
Sunset
21:32
Civil dusk
22:03

About 14h 41m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Flores Airport

Flores Airport

Flores Airport is a regional airport on the island of Flores in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. It is located along the eastern coast, bisecting the regional capital of Santa Cruz das Flores into two-halves: from the Porto of São Pedro the runway is aligned north–south to the area around Porto dos Poços. The airport divides the area of Monte and Pau Pique and the central community of Santa Cruz das Flores along the eastern coast.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Flores Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: LPHR.

Live weather

LPHR

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
18 / 36▸ displaced4,593 ft / 1,400 m98 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWRTWR118.300 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (4)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SANTA MARIA OCEANICClass AControlledFL055FL999
SANTA MARIA TMAClass CControlled1000 ft GNDFL195
LPFL CTRClass CCTRGND2000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Portugal airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle2,064 ft
Obstacle2,110 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Flores Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Flores Airport?

The ICAO code for Flores Airport is LPFL, and its IATA code is FLW.

Where is Flores Airport located?

Flores Airport is medium airport located in Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal, at an elevation of 112 ft (34 m).

How many runways does Flores Airport have?

Flores Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,593 ft / 1,400 m.

Which airlines fly to Flores Airport?

Airlines historically serving Flores Airport include SATA Air Acores (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Flores Airport?

Historical data lists 4 nonstop destinations from Flores Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Flores Airport in?

Flores Airport is in the Atlantic/Azores time zone (UTC).

What is the magnetic variation at Flores Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Flores Airport is approximately 8.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Flores Airport?

The nearest airport to Flores Airport is Corvo Airport (CVU), about 13 nm to the n.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Flores Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.