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Heliport

Padre Américo Hospital Helipad

ICAO LPPA🇵🇹 Penafiel
Coordinates
41.1958°N, 8.3100°W
Elevation
724 ft (221 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
PT-13
Time zone
Lisbon(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.8° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:29
Sunrise
06:57
Sunset
20:13
Civil dusk
20:42

About 13h 16m 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 Padre Américo Hospital Helipad

Padre Américo Hospital Helipad is a heliport in Penafiel, Portugal (ICAO LPPA). It sits at an elevation of 724 ft (221 m). It observes Europe/Lisbon local time. The nearest airport is Vilar de Luz Airfield (LPVL), about 10.5 nm to the wnw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

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.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
PORTO TMA BClass CControlledFL055FL245
PORTO TMA AClass CControlled1000 ft GNDFL245
PORTO TMA CClass CControlledFL065FL245

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

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
ALFEN8.8 nm288°On request
EVILA8.8 nm306°On request
CREST10.9 nm227°On request
WVILA10.9 nm292°On request
FAMAL14.1 nm323°On request
JUMBO14.4 nm281°On request
BOTIK16.3 nm280°On request
GONDI18.7 nm318°On request

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle3,317 ft
Obstacle3,199 ft
Obstacle3,337 ft
Obstacle3,251 ft
Obstacle3,356 ft
Obstacle3,320 ft
Obstacle3,261 ft
Obstacle3,419 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Padre Américo Hospital Helipad.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Padre Américo Hospital Helipad?

The ICAO code for Padre Américo Hospital Helipad is LPPA.

Where is Padre Américo Hospital Helipad located?

Padre Américo Hospital Helipad is heliport located in Penafiel, Portugal, at an elevation of 724 ft (221 m).

What time zone is Padre Américo Hospital Helipad in?

Padre Américo Hospital Helipad is in the Europe/Lisbon time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Padre Américo Hospital Helipad?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Padre Américo Hospital Helipad is approximately 0.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Padre Américo Hospital Helipad?

The nearest airport to Padre Américo Hospital Helipad is Vilar de Luz Airfield (LPVL), about 10.5 nm to the wnw, followed by Corvachã Ultralight Airfield and Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Padre Américo Hospital Helipad data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.