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Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (LPPD / PDL)

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LPPD airport at a glance

ICAO code: LPPD
IATA code: PDL
City: Ponta Delgada
Region: Azores
Country: Portugal
Elevation: 259 ft (79 m)
Time zone: Atlantic/Azores (UTC-1)
Coordinates: 37.7412° N, 25.6979° W
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Weather & airport info LPPD

Current weather

Good visual conditions (VFR)observed 03 Nov, 01:00 UTC

Wind: 5 kt (9 km/h) from north (360°)
Visibility: 10 km or more
Clouds: few clouds at 2,000 ft, scattered clouds at 4,900 ft
Temperature: 17 °C (dew point 15 °C)
Pressure (QNH): 1,021 hPa

Original weather report (METAR)

METAR LPPD 030100Z 36005KT 9999 FEW020 SCT049 17/15 Q1021

Forecast (TAF)

03 Nov, 00:00–00:00 UTC
7 kt (13 km/h) from north-northeast (30°) · visibility 10 km or more · scattered clouds at 2,000 ft

Original forecast (TAF)

TAF LPPD 022300Z 0300/0324 03007KT 9999 SCT020

Airport

Elevation: 259 ft (79 m)
Sunrise / Sunset: 07:09 / 17:42 local time

Runways

Runway	Length	Surface	Lighted
12/30	2,497 m (8,192 ft)	asphalt	yes

Radio frequencies

Approach: 119.4
Tower: 118.3

For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.

Airport map LPPD

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Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.

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Official charts

Aerodrome, approach and ground charts are published by the national air navigation service in its AIP:

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For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.

Current NOTAMs for LPPD(11)

NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.

Out of serviceILS: unserviceableA6281/26· from 09 Nov, 10:00 UTC · until 09 Nov, 18:00 UTC
The Instrument Landing System (ILS) localizer (LOC) for runway 30, frequency 109.500 MHz, and the glide path (GP), frequency 332.600 MHz, are out of service due to maintenance.
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ILS RWY30 LOC NL FREQ 109.500 MHZ AND GP FREQ 332.600 MHZ U/S DUE TO MAINTENANCE.
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A6281/26 NOTAMN
 Q) LPPO/QICAS/I /NBO/A /000/999/3745N02542W005
 A) LPPD B) 2611091000 C) 2611091800
 E) ILS RWY30 LOC NL FREQ 109.500 MHZ AND GP FREQ 332.600 MHZ U/S DUE
 TO MAINTENANCE.
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Out of serviceILS glide path: unserviceableA6280/26· from 06 Nov, 15:00 UTC · until 06 Nov, 18:00 UTC
The Instrument Landing System (ILS) Glide Path for runway 30, frequency 332.600 MHz, is out of service due to maintenance. The ILS guides aircraft to the runway in poor visibility.
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ILS GP RWY 30 FREQ 332.600 MHZ U/S DUE TO MAINTENANCE.
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A6280/26 NOTAMN
 Q) LPPO/QIGAS/I /NBO/A /000/999/3745N02542W005
 A) LPPD B) 2611061500 C) 2611061800
 E) ILS GP RWY 30 FREQ 332.600 MHZ U/S DUE TO MAINTENANCE.
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Out of serviceILS localizer: unserviceableA6279/26· from 06 Nov, 10:00 UTC · until 06 Nov, 13:00 UTC
The Instrument Landing System (ILS) Localizer NL for runway 30, frequency 109.500 MHz, is out of service due to maintenance. The ILS guides aircraft to the runway in poor visibility.
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ILS LOCALIZER NL RWY30 FREQ 109.500 MHZ U/S DUE TO MAINTENANCE.
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A6279/26 NOTAMN
 Q) LPPO/QILAS/I /NBO/A /000/999/3745N02542W005
 A) LPPD B) 2611061000 C) 2611061300
 E) ILS LOCALIZER NL RWY30 FREQ 109.500 MHZ U/S DUE TO MAINTENANCE.
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Out of serviceVOR/DME: unserviceableA6285/26· from 05 Nov, 15:00 UTC · until 05 Nov, 18:00 UTC
The DVOR/DME VMG, frequency 111.200 MHz / channel 49X, is out of service due to maintenance. DVOR/DME are navigation aids that provide aircraft with bearing and distance information.
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DVOR/DME VMG FREQ 111.200 MHZ / CH49X U/S DUE TO MAINTENANCE.
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A6285/26 NOTAMN
 Q) LPPO/QNMAS/IV/BO /AE/000/999/3751N02545W025
 A) LPPD B) 2611051500 C) 2611051800
 E) DVOR/DME VMG FREQ 111.200 MHZ / CH49X U/S DUE TO MAINTENANCE.
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Out of serviceDME: unserviceableA6287/26· from 05 Nov, 10:00 UTC · until 05 Nov, 13:00 UTC
Part of the DME for DVOR/DME VMG 111.200 MHz / Channel 49X is out of service due to maintenance. DME is a system for measuring distance for aircraft.
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DVOR/DME VMG 111.200 MHZ / CH 49X, PART DME U/S DUE TO MAINTENANCE.
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A6287/26 NOTAMN
 Q) LPPO/QNDAS/IV/BO /AE/000/999/3751N02545W025
 A) LPPD B) 2611051000 C) 2611051300
 E) DVOR/DME VMG 111.200 MHZ / CH 49X, PART DME U/S DUE TO
 MAINTENANCE.
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Out of serviceVOR: unserviceableA6278/26· from 04 Nov, 10:00 UTC · until 04 Nov, 18:00 UTC
Part of the VOR for DVOR/DME VMG 111.200 MHz / Channel 49X is out of service due to maintenance. The VOR is a navigation system that provides directional information to aircraft.
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DVOR/DME VMG 111.200 MHZ / CH 49X, PART VOR U/S DUE TO MAINTENANCE.
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A6278/26 NOTAMN
 Q) LPPO/QNVAS/IV/BO /AE/000/999/3751N02545W025
 A) LPPD B) 2611041000 C) 2611041800
 E) DVOR/DME VMG 111.200 MHZ / CH 49X, PART VOR U/S DUE TO
 MAINTENANCE.
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Out of serviceILS middle marker: unserviceableA6274/26· from 03 Nov, 15:00 UTC · until 03 Nov, 18:00 UTC
ILS (instrument landing system) MM runway 30 FREQ 075.000 MHz out of service due to MAINTENANCE.
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ILS MM RWY 30 FREQ 075.000 MHZ U/S DUE TO MAINTENANCE.
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A6274/26 NOTAMN
 Q) LPPO/QIMAS/I /BO /A /000/999/3745N02542W005
 A) LPPD B) 2611031500 C) 2611031800
 E) ILS MM RWY 30 FREQ 075.000 MHZ U/S DUE TO MAINTENANCE.
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Out of serviceDME: unserviceableA6273/26· from 03 Nov, 10:00 UTC · until 03 Nov, 13:00 UTC
The Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) NL with channel 32X is out of service due to maintenance. A DME helps pilots determine their distance to a point on the ground.
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DME NL CH32X U/S DUE TO MAINTENANCE.
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A6273/26 NOTAMN
 Q) LPPO/QNDAS/IV/BO /A /000/999/3745N02542W005
 A) LPPD B) 2611031000 C) 2611031300
 E) DME NL CH32X U/S DUE TO MAINTENANCE.
```

3 more NOTAMs

NoticeAerodrome: limited toA6251/26· until 03 Nov, 09:00 UTC
Meteorological services are limited due to industrial action.
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MET SERVICES LIMITED DUE TO INDUSTRIAL ACTION.
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A6251/26 NOTAMN
 Q) LPPO/QFMLT/IV/BO /A /000/999/3745N02542W005
 A) LPPD B) 2611012000 C) 2611030900
 E) MET SERVICES LIMITED DUE TO INDUSTRIAL ACTION.
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NoticeAerodromeA6151/26· until 03 Nov, 20:00 UTC
Due to HANDLING STRIKE DISRUPTION DELAYS May OCCUR. AIR OPERATORS SHALL CONFIRM and GUARANTEE the AVAILABILITY of HANDLING STAFF to the OPERATION of THEIR FLIGHTS. to AVOID MAJOR DISRUPTION all AIRLINES SHOULD CONSIDER to ADAPT THEIR FLIGHT PROGRAM ACCORDING to HANDLING SERVICES AVAILABILITY.
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DUE TO HANDLING STRIKE DISRUPTION DELAYS MAY OCCUR. AIR OPERATORS SHALL CONFIRM AND GUARANTEE THE AVAILABILITY OF HANDLING STAFF TO THE OPERATION OF THEIR FLIGHTS. TO AVOID MAJOR DISRUPTION ALL AIRLINES SHOULD CONSIDER TO ADAPT THEIR FLIGHT PROGRAM ACCORDING TO HANDLING SERVICES AVAILABILITY.
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A6151/26 NOTAMN
 Q) LPPO/QFAXX/IV/NBO/A /000/999/3745N02542W005
 A) LPPD B) 2610240730 C) 2611032000
 D) 24 0730-1030, 25-27 0830-1130, 28-31 1700-2000, NOV 01-03
 1700-2000
 E) DUE TO HANDLING STRIKE DISRUPTION DELAYS MAY OCCUR.
 AIR OPERATORS SHALL CONFIRM AND GUARANTEE THE AVAILABILITY OF
 HANDLING STAFF TO THE OPERATION OF THEIR FLIGHTS. TO AVOID MAJOR
 DISRUPTION ALL AIRLINES SHOULD CONSIDER TO ADAPT THEIR FLIGHT
 PROGRAM ACCORDING TO HANDLING SERVICES AVAILABILITY.
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Hours: 24 0730-1030, 25-27 0830-1130, 28-31 1700-2000, NOV 01-03 1700-2000
NoticeMinimum altitudeA5682/26· permanent
The Air Traffic Control System Management and Control (ATCSMAC) point SM453 at Ponta Delgada airport is changing to NETID.
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LPPD ATCSMAC POINT SM453 CHANGE TO NETID. REF AIP PORTUGAL LPPD AD 2.24.11-1.
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A5682/26 NOTAMN
 Q) LPPO/QAAXX/IV/BO /AE/000/999/3745N02542W001
 A) LPPD B) 2609281016 C) PERM
 E) LPPD ATCSMAC POINT SM453 CHANGE TO NETID.
 REF AIP PORTUGAL LPPD AD 2.24.11-1.
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For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).

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LPPD airport FAQ

Are there any restrictions at Ponta Delgada airport (LPPD) today?

There are currently 3 valid NOTAMs for Ponta Delgada (LPPD). 8 more NOTAMs start in the coming days. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.

What is the weather at Ponta Delgada airport (LPPD)?

According to the latest weather report for LPPD (METAR, 03 Nov, 01:00 UTC): Good visual conditions (VFR). Wind 5 kt (9 km/h) from north (360°), visibility 10 km or more, temperature 17 °C (dew point 15 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.

How long are the runways at Ponta Delgada airport (LPPD)?

Ponta Delgada (LPPD) has one runway: runway 12/30 with 2,497 m (8,192 ft), asphalt.

What are the radio frequencies at Ponta Delgada airport (LPPD)?

Frequencies at LPPD: Tower 118.3 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.

What are the airport codes of Joao Paulo II Airport?

The ICAO code is LPPD and the IATA code is PDL. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.

What is the elevation of LPPD airport?

Joao Paulo II Airport sits at 259 ft (79 m) above sea level. Local time zone: Atlantic/Azores.

Can I fly to LPPD by private jet?

Whether a private jet can operate into Joao Paulo II Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.

Are there empty legs from or to LPPD?

There are currently 2 empty legs departing from and 2 arriving at Joao Paulo II Airport. Empty legs are repositioning flights at heavily reduced prices; the list is updated several times a day.