João Paulo II Airport, Ponta Delgada, Autonomous Region of Azores, Portugal
Plan a trip involving João Paulo II Airport (LPPD) with airport location, runway references and nearby empty-leg listings. The direct carrier must confirm airport access and aircraft suitability for your itinerary.
LPPD - João Paulo II Airport, Ponta Delgada, Autonomous Region of Azores, Portugal
ICAO Code: LPPD · IATA Code: PDL
Identifier references: OurAirports.
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Airport Classification
Large airport
Scheduled passenger service is listed in the source; this does not determine charter access.
Longest Published Runway
8,192 ft
Reference length only; usable runway and aircraft performance must be confirmed for the mission.
Field Elevation
259 ft
Published reference elevation; verify current airport and performance information before departure.
FBO, Handling & Access
Confirm for this mission
Current suitability, handling, parking, fuel, and permissions require direct-carrier confirmation.
João Paulo II Airport (LPPD) Private Jet Charter Planning
OurAirports identifies João Paulo II Airport (LPPD) as a large airport in Ponta Delgada, Autonomous Region of Azores, Portugal, serving the Ponta Delgada area. Its source identifiers are PDL, LPPD. The source marks scheduled passenger service present, which does not determine private-charter access.
Runway and operating checks for LPPD
For preliminary comparison, the same source lists a longest published runway of 8,192 feet and a field elevation of 259 feet. Those values are reference fields, not an operating approval. Before a trip is proposed, the direct air carrier must confirm airport status and access, usable runway length and surface, aircraft performance, payload, weather, current notices, parking, fuel, customs when applicable, and handling for the requested date.
What to include in a charter request involving LPPD
For a useful review, provide the passenger count, baggage, pets, accessibility needs, preferred schedule, and exact ground destination. Jet Partners acts as an air charter broker and does not operate aircraft; a licensed direct air carrier controls and operates the flight. Aircraft, airport suitability, availability, operator, payment, change, and cancellation terms are confirmed in writing for the specific trip.
Reference coordinates, classification, elevation, and published runway length shown on this page come from OurAirports open data for source ident LPPD. Reference fields can change and do not confirm airport status, charter access, or operator acceptance.
Planning note: consult the airport and the applicable civil aviation authority for current operational information. A directory listing does not confirm that LPPD accepts charter operations; current access and mission suitability require direct-carrier confirmation.
Nearby airport reference comparison
| Airport | Distance from LPPD | Published runway |
|---|---|---|
| João Paulo II Airport (LPPD)OurAirports record for LPPD | This airport | 8,192 ft |
| Santa Maria Airport (LPAZ)OurAirports record for LPAZ | 60.6 mi | 10,000 ft |
Distances are between airport coordinates, not driving distances or flight routes. Runway figures are source references, not usable landing distances. View the LPPD source record or read the methodology and download airport reference data.
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Jet Partners. João Paulo II Airport (LPPD) airport planning reference. https://jetpartners.aero/airports/PDL#airport-reference. Reference data: OurAirports. Add your access date when citing.
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