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Monchique Heliport

ICAO PT-0047Local LP40🇵🇹 Monchique
Coordinates
37.3201°N, 8.5523°W
Elevation
1,437 ft (438 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
PT-08
Time zone
Lisbon(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.7° W

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:15
Sunrise
07:42
Sunset
19:00
Civil dusk
19:26

About 11h 19m 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 Monchique Heliport

Monchique Heliport is a heliport in Monchique, Portugal. It sits at an elevation of 1,437 ft (438 m). It observes Europe/Lisbon local time. The nearest airport is Portimão Airport (PRM), about 10.4 nm to the s.

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

Live traffic nearby

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

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Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.

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(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
FARO TMAClass CControlled1000 ft GNDFL245
LP-D64 SEA/COASTAL OF SAGRES H24Special useDanger2000 ft MSLFL245

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

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
ALBUF19.9 nm134°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
Obstacle—594 ft—
Obstacle—577 ft—
Obstacle—522 ft—
Obstacle—600 ft—
Obstacle—768 ft—
Obstacle—787 ft—
Obstacle—794 ft—
Obstacle—571 ft—

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Monchique Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Monchique Heliport located?

Monchique Heliport is heliport located in Monchique, Portugal, at an elevation of 1,437 ft (438 m).

What time zone is Monchique Heliport in?

Monchique Heliport is in the Europe/Lisbon time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Monchique Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Monchique Heliport is approximately 0.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Monchique Heliport?

The nearest airport to Monchique Heliport is Portimão Airport (PRM), about 10.4 nm to the s, followed by Lagos Airfield ULM and Aerodromo de Ourique.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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