Alverca Air Base: Codes, Runways & Location
Alverca Air Base (ICAO: LPAR) is a medium-sized airport serving Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal. It lies at 38.8833° N, 9.0301° W, 11 ft (3 m) above sea level.
Overview of Alverca Air Base
Alverca Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Vila Franca de Xira in Portugal. It is identified by the ICAO code LPAR. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Alverca Air Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2990 m (9810 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 11 ft (3 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) about 15 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,990 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Alverca Air Base
Where is Alverca Air Base located?
Alverca Air Base is located in Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal. Its coordinates are 38.8833° N, 9.0301° W.
What is the airport code for Alverca Air Base?
Alverca Air Base has an ICAO code of LPAR.
How long is the runway at Alverca Air Base?
Alverca Air Base's longest runway is about 2990 m (9810 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Alverca Air Base have?
Alverca Air Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Alverca Air Base a major airport?
Alverca Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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