Humberto Delgado Airport is an international airport located seven kilometres northeast of the city centre of Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. The airport is the main international gateway to Portugal. As of 2021, it was the 16th-largest airport in Europe in terms of passenger volume, and carried 190,700,00 tonnes of cargo. It is an important European hub to Brazil, the largest European Star Alliance hub to South America and also a European hub to Africa.
The airport is the main hub of Portugal's flag carrier TAP Air Portugal, including its subsidiary TAP Express, as well as being a hub for low-cost airlines Ryanair and easyJet. It is a focus city for Azores Airlines, euroAtlantic Airways, Hi Fly and White Airways. The airport is run by ANA Aeroportos de Portugal, which was concessioned to the French group Vinci SA in February 2013.
Lisbon airport has consistently ranked dismally in customer satisfaction, with AirHelp polling it in last place amongst 132 airports in the world as of 2022. It is one of the most congested airports of Europe and one of the only major airports to have a runway directly over the city, notwithstanding plans to build a new airport elsewhere. These plans have for decades been postponed or suspended for a myriad of reasons.
Altough the runway is in good condition, the weeds can be quite rough and tall, due to the restrictions they have in cutting the weeds due to the airfield being inside a natural reserve.
The runway has a huge upslope east to west. The west end of the runway is full of antennas with supporting wires reaching all the way to the runway edge. On the aproach end it is full of windmills so a continuous turn from base to the treshold has to be made.
I landed there a few years ago but nowadays it is harder to spot the southeast limit and you really have to use it if you want to stop before the first road crossing because the ground is a bit uneven there.
In 2016, it was announced that the airport would be renamed Madeira International Airport Cristiano Ronaldo in honour of Madeira native football player Cristiano Ronaldo.
Although not listed on Portuguese AIP's official sources yet (specifically the 'VFR Manual'), this airstrip has been reopened and certified since 2019 for ultra light/sport aircraft
Cool that the electrical lines are buried where they cross the strip but you'll probably break your landing gear if you try to land here, it's full of huge potholes.
Private agricultural airstrip of a nearby "monte". Using Google Earth's historical imagery function we can see the runway already existed by 2006, but it was extensively improved in 2010.
Private airstrip of the "Monte do Pombo". Using Google Earth's historical imagery function we can see the runway seems to have been built somewhere between 2012-2014. Seems to be in good condition.
Airfield closed to traffic since at least 5 years I believe. Has a public road crossing the former runway. A chapel on the site is dedicated to Our Lady of Loreto, considered the patron saint of air travellers and pilots by the Catholic Church.
Private agricultural airstrip of the "Monte da Quinta da Foz". Runway seems to have been left unused and non-maintained for some years and is in poor condition. Using Google Earth's historical imagery function to go back to a date prior to 2006 would make the runway clearly visible.
Public airfield certified for traffic up to 5700 kg. Has its own Air club and its served by AeroVip (7Air) on the Bragança-Vila Real-Viseu-Cascais-Portimão line. Has a paved runway in excellent condition.
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Lost-comms procedure
🔗 Thu, 17 Nov 2022
— @david at Lajes Airport, Portugal
From problem report:
"
In communication failure of Lajes airport notes :
If IFR (TACAN equipped) climb/descend to FL60 and proceed to IAF (WENDY), upon reaching start TACAN or ILS approach.
- If IFR (Non TACAN equipped) climb/descend to 4700' and proceed to GP NDB, upon reaching start NDB approach.
Please , How can I have the procedure of NDB and waypoint ( WINDY ) because not found in approach charts ??!!"
Lisbon Airport
🔗 Sat, 05 Nov 2022
— @Silvanus_Tauris at Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport), Portugal
Humberto Delgado Airport is an international airport located seven kilometres northeast of the city centre of Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. The airport is the main international gateway to Portugal. As of 2021, it was the 16th-largest airport in Europe in terms of passenger volume, and carried 190,700,00 tonnes of cargo. It is an important European hub to Brazil, the largest European Star Alliance hub to South America and also a European hub to Africa.
The airport is the main hub of Portugal's flag carrier TAP Air Portugal, including its subsidiary TAP Express, as well as being a hub for low-cost airlines Ryanair and easyJet. It is a focus city for Azores Airlines, euroAtlantic Airways, Hi Fly and White Airways. The airport is run by ANA Aeroportos de Portugal, which was concessioned to the French group Vinci SA in February 2013.
Lisbon airport has consistently ranked dismally in customer satisfaction, with AirHelp polling it in last place amongst 132 airports in the world as of 2022. It is one of the most congested airports of Europe and one of the only major airports to have a runway directly over the city, notwithstanding plans to build a new airport elsewhere. These plans have for decades been postponed or suspended for a myriad of reasons.
Excellent condition gravel runway
🔗 Mon, 19 Sep 2022
— @radix at Cano, Portugal
Ultralight certification process undergoing
Intersting Landing
🔗 Wed, 08 Jun 2022
— @maltman at Madeira International Airport Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal
This is a nice small airport with an interesting final approach and landing due to limited runway length.
Sad
🔗 Wed, 01 Jun 2022
— @PapaOscar at Beja Civil Airfield UL, Portugal
The runway is in excelent condition. It has an upslope north to south.
The airport looks rather abandoned, with most of the buildings looking like they are falling apart and broken windows. Could be such a nice place.
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🔗 Wed, 01 Jun 2022
— @PapaOscar at Praia Verde Eco Airfield, Portugal
Altough the runway is in good condition, the weeds can be quite rough and tall, due to the restrictions they have in cutting the weeds due to the airfield being inside a natural reserve.
Beautiful scenery
🔗 Wed, 20 Apr 2022
— @PapaOscar at Aerodromo da Pedra da Broa, Portugal
The aerodrome is abandoned, but the runway is still in excelent condition.
It has an upslope west to east.
Expensive
🔗 Wed, 20 Apr 2022
— @PapaOscar at Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport), Portugal
Landing fees are around €12,50 per ton.
However, there is a nice restaurant within walking distance from the airfield.
Very narrow
🔗 Wed, 20 Apr 2022
— @PapaOscar at Aeródromo de Coja, Portugal
The dirt runway has become unusable.
On the east there is quite a big hill, so a straight in is difficult.
The runway is rather narrow, with trees and bushes not far from the runway edge.
Obstacle Course
🔗 Wed, 20 Apr 2022
— @PapaOscar at Aerodromo do Coentral, Portugal
The runway has a huge upslope east to west. The west end of the runway is full of antennas with supporting wires reaching all the way to the runway edge. On the aproach end it is full of windmills so a continuous turn from base to the treshold has to be made.
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🔗 Wed, 13 Apr 2022
— @radix at Aerodromo do Cerval UL, Portugal
Beautiful area and approach over Minho river.
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🔗 Fri, 18 Mar 2022
— @PapaOscar at Faias UL, Portugal
Runway is now fully covered with tarp, and in very good condition.
In spite of the obstacles on both ends, it is not a difficult runway.
It's gone!
🔗 Mon, 14 Mar 2022
— @radix at V.N.Milfontes, Portugal
This plot of land now has some greenhouses and the airstrip is gone.
(no subject)
🔗 Tue, 01 Mar 2022
— @radix at Pista do Arrepiado, Portugal
I landed there a few years ago but nowadays it is harder to spot the southeast limit and you really have to use it if you want to stop before the first road crossing because the ground is a bit uneven there.
Good condition
🔗 Tue, 01 Mar 2022
— @radix at Rebocho, Portugal
The trees feel a bit too close if you're doing a low pass but at landing speeds, coming in from East, it's perfectly safe.
Weeds
🔗 Sun, 27 Feb 2022
— @PapaOscar at Pista da Herdade da Comporta, Portugal
High weeds but smooth surface below. Beautiful area.
(no subject)
🔗 Wed, 23 Feb 2022
— @PapaOscar at Herdade do Pontal Airstrip UL, Portugal
Herdade do Pontal is a private runway with very little activity. It has more or less 8 ultralights based there.
The runway is in very good condition. There are obstacles on both ends of the runway, but the runway is long enough so is not a factor.
The beginning of the runway has a downslope, transitioning into an upslope.
(no subject)
🔗 Tue, 22 Feb 2022
— @PapaOscar at Laúndos Airfield UL, Portugal
3% upslope on runway 11. High trees on the final approach. With only 260m of runway it can be challenging.
Usable paved airstrip
🔗 Sun, 02 Jan 2022
— @radix at Aerodromo de Daroeira, Portugal
Beware of a few things:
* There's a road crossing the strip, better call beforehand so that they close the road for your landing
* There's a tree hard to see tree (no leafs) right in your way when you come from North.
* The pavement has a little bump where the road crosses
* The pavement has some growing bushes but not a big deal
(no subject)
🔗 Fri, 03 Dec 2021
— @Bohaska at Madeira International Airport Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal
In 2016, it was announced that the airport would be renamed Madeira International Airport Cristiano Ronaldo in honour of Madeira native football player Cristiano Ronaldo.
Airstrip reopened!
🔗 Tue, 18 May 2021
— @Leo2789 at Praia Verde Eco Airfield, Portugal
Although not listed on Portuguese AIP's official sources yet (specifically the 'VFR Manual'), this airstrip has been reopened and certified since 2019 for ultra light/sport aircraft
Tora correction
🔗 Wed, 26 Aug 2020
— @Feufeu at Aerodromo de Leiria, Portugal
Please
could you correct runway lenght
Tora 555 m Landing 500m
Regards
Ph FENOT
(no subject)
🔗 Tue, 25 Aug 2020
— @radix at Pista da SAPEC (Santa Catarina), Portugal
The runway is closed and is divided by concrete blocks in 3 sections of ~300 meters, better avoid.
Good condition
🔗 Tue, 25 Aug 2020
— @radix at Pista da Herdade da Comporta, Portugal
This airstrip is good condition now, it has recently been cleaned and flattened
(no subject)
🔗 Wed, 06 Nov 2019
— @radix at Pista da Chamusca, Portugal
Cool that the electrical lines are buried where they cross the strip but you'll probably break your landing gear if you try to land here, it's full of huge potholes.
(no subject)
🔗 Wed, 06 Nov 2019
— @radix at Aerodromo de Muge, Portugal
It's not suitable to land as it has meter high vegetation.
(no subject)
🔗 Wed, 06 Nov 2019
— @radix at Aerodromo de Atouguia da Baleia UL, Portugal
Actually it's a grass runway and quite hard to spot if you're not familiar with it.
(no subject)
🔗 Wed, 06 Nov 2019
— @radix at Herdade da Galega, Portugal
Small private airfield in a small tourist lodging with pool :)
(no subject)
🔗 Wed, 06 Nov 2019
— @radix at Regimento Artilharia Military Airfield, Portugal
It was improved recently for an ultra light aircraft fly-in event but military authorisation is required to use it.
(no subject)
🔗 Wed, 06 Nov 2019
— @radix at Piper Road Airstrip, Portugal
Agricultural strip in good condition used to load a Piper crop duster operating in the area.
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🔗 Wed, 06 Nov 2019
— @radix at Leziria Aerodrome, Portugal
Runway 28/10
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🔗 Wed, 06 Nov 2019
— @radix at V.N.Milfontes, Portugal
Very good condition dirt airstrip in the middle of some vineyards
(no subject)
🔗 Wed, 06 Nov 2019
— @radix at Porto Alto Airstrip, Portugal
Also beware that there is a fence across the strip.
(no subject)
🔗 Wed, 06 Nov 2019
— @radix at V. das Areias Airfield, Portugal
Agricultural shared airstrip/road in good condition.
Beware that sometimes there are some containers on the north end of the strip.
Tavira Aero Clube...
🔗 Thu, 22 Aug 2019
— Anonymous Flyer at Aerodromo de Tavira ULM, Portugal
What's a pitty... I would like to fly over the Rio Formosa...
The British guy still have its microlight in Olhaõ???
I wish that an other Aero Clube will open soon in Tavira...
(no subject)
🔗 Mon, 11 Feb 2019
— Anonymous Flyer at Aerodromo do Cerval UL, Portugal
É um excelente aeródromo
(no subject)
🔗 Thu, 24 Jan 2019
— Anonymous Flyer at Pista de Campo Maior, Portugal
Closed since 2000. How can be in "acceptable condition" in 2018? At least chech more recent photos !!!
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🔗 Thu, 20 Dec 2018
— @Leo2789 at Dragoa Airstrip, Portugal
Private airstrip built in 2009. Has a dirt runway in very good condition.
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🔗 Wed, 12 Dec 2018
— @Leo2789 at Pista da Lagoa da Carrasqueira, Portugal
Private agricultural airstrip of a nearby "monte". Using Google Earth's historical imagery function we can see the runway already existed by 2006, but it was extensively improved in 2010.
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🔗 Wed, 12 Dec 2018
— @Leo2789 at Pista do Monte do Pombo, Portugal
Private airstrip of the "Monte do Pombo". Using Google Earth's historical imagery function we can see the runway seems to have been built somewhere between 2012-2014. Seems to be in good condition.
(no subject)
🔗 Wed, 19 Sep 2018
— @vid at Madeira International Airport Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal
nice airport
Airfield closed
🔗 Sat, 01 Sep 2018
— @michaluis at Aerodromo de Alijó, Portugal
Airfield closed to traffic since at least 5 years I believe. Has a public road crossing the former runway. A chapel on the site is dedicated to Our Lady of Loreto, considered the patron saint of air travellers and pilots by the Catholic Church.
(no subject)
🔗 Mon, 27 Aug 2018
— @michaluis at Mirandela Airfield, Portugal
Home of Aero Clube de Mirandela
https://aeroclubemirandela.weebly.com/
new airstrip around Tavira
🔗 Sat, 04 Aug 2018
— Anonymous Flyer at Aerodromo de Tavira ULM, Portugal
Any news today of a new location of a runway around Tavira ?
Thank. Philippe (philiberj@orange.fr, 925855241)
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🔗 Tue, 27 Mar 2018
— @Leo2789 at Faias UL, Portugal
Public airfield certified for ultra-lights. Very recent (hence not visible in google maps imagery) with dirt runway in excellent condition.
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🔗 Tue, 27 Mar 2018
— @Leo2789 at Herdade do Pontal Airstrip UL, Portugal
Private agricultural airstrip of the "Herdade do Pontal". Has a dirt runway in fairly good condition.
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🔗 Sun, 25 Mar 2018
— @Leo2789 at Quinta da Foz Airstrip, Portugal
Private agricultural airstrip of the "Monte da Quinta da Foz". Runway seems to have been left unused and non-maintained for some years and is in poor condition. Using Google Earth's historical imagery function to go back to a date prior to 2006 would make the runway clearly visible.
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🔗 Sun, 25 Mar 2018
— @Leo2789 at Pista da Chamusca, Portugal
Private agricultural airstrip of the "Monte da Chamusca". The runway doubles as a country road and is in average condition.
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🔗 Sun, 25 Mar 2018
— @Leo2789 at Pista da Barragem do Maranhão, Portugal
Private agricultural airstrip near the Maranhão dam. Runway is in average condition.
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🔗 Sun, 25 Mar 2018
— @Leo2789 at Bragança Airport, Portugal
Public airfield certified for traffic up to 5700 kg. Has its own Air club and its served by AeroVip (7Air) on the Bragança-Vila Real-Viseu-Cascais-Portimão line. Has a paved runway in excellent condition.
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