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Pico Airport

IATA PIXICAO LPPI🇵🇹 Pico Island
Coordinates
38.5543°N, 28.4413°W
Elevation
109 ft (33 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
PT-20
Time zone
Azores(UTC)
Magnetic variation
7.8° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:54
Sunrise
07:21
Sunset
20:30
Civil dusk
20:58

About 13h 9m 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 Pico Airport

Pico Airport

Pico Airport is an airport located 8 km (5.0 mi) from Madalena on the Portuguese island of Pico in the archipelago of the Azores.

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

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

Live weather

LPHR
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NOTAMs

LPHR

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 27▸ displaced5,725 ft / 1,745 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISRDO122.700 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SANTA MARIA OCEANICClass AControlledFL055FL999
SANTA MARIA TMAClass CControlled1000 ft GNDFL195
TMZ/RMZ HORTASpecial useTMZGND1000 ft GND
PICO LPPI ATZSpecial useRMZGND1000 ft GND

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

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: W (from about 270°), on 16% of observations, averaging 13 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan66%-15 ft
Feb71%-90 ft
Mar72%-97 ft
Apr72%110 ft
May69%199 ft
Jun73%407 ft
Jul80%623 ft
Aug86%890 ft
Sep85%801 ft
Oct77%653 ft
Nov73%326 ft
Dec67%66 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-97890 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
AG12,772 ft
AG22,805 ft
AG32,825 ft
AG42,825 ft
AG52,844 ft
AG62,835 ft
AG72,805 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Pico Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Pico Airport?

The ICAO code for Pico Airport is LPPI, and its IATA code is PIX.

Where is Pico Airport located?

Pico Airport is medium airport located in Pico Island, Portugal, at an elevation of 109 ft (33 m).

How many runways does Pico Airport have?

Pico Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,725 ft / 1,745 m.

Which airlines fly to Pico Airport?

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

How many destinations are served from Pico Airport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Pico Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Pico Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Pico Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Pico Airport is approximately 7.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Pico Airport?

The nearest airport to Pico Airport is Horta Airport (HOR), about 13.1 nm to the w, followed by São Jorge Airport and Graciosa Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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