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Medium airportScheduled service

Porto Santo Airport

IATA PXOICAO LPPS🇵🇹 Vila Baleira
Coordinates
33.0734°N, 16.3500°W
Elevation
341 ft (104 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
PT-30
Time zone
Madeira(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
3.4° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:40
Sunrise
07:08
Sunset
21:16
Civil dusk
21:44

About 14h 8m 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 Porto Santo Airport

Porto Santo Airport

Porto Santo Airport is an international airport located in Vila Baleira, the capital of Porto Santo Island, Madeira.

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

Live weather

LPPS

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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
01 / 19UnkUnlitClosed
18 / 369,861 ft / 3,006 m148 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
GCAGCA123.300 MHz
TWRTWR120.050 MHz

Navaids(3)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SANTA MARIA OCEANICClass AControlledFL055FL999
MADEIRA TMAClass CControlled1000 ft GNDFL245
LPPS 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
Obstacle312 ft
Obstacle348 ft
Obstacle322 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Porto Santo Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Porto Santo Airport?

The ICAO code for Porto Santo Airport is LPPS, and its IATA code is PXO.

Where is Porto Santo Airport located?

Porto Santo Airport is medium airport located in Vila Baleira, Portugal, at an elevation of 341 ft (104 m).

How many runways does Porto Santo Airport have?

Porto Santo Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 9,861 ft / 3,006 m.

Which airlines fly to Porto Santo Airport?

Airlines historically serving Porto Santo Airport include Etihad Airways, SATA International, TAP Portugal (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Porto Santo Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Porto Santo Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Porto Santo Airport in?

Porto Santo Airport is in the Atlantic/Madeira time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Porto Santo Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Porto Santo Airport is approximately 3.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Porto Santo Airport?

The nearest airport to Porto Santo Airport is Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC), about 31.1 nm to the sw.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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