Beja Airport / Airbase (BYJ): Codes, Runways & Location
Beja Airport / Airbase (IATA: BYJ · ICAO: LPBJ) is a medium-sized airport serving Beja, Portugal. It lies at 38.0789° N, 7.9324° W, 636 ft (194 m) above sea level.
Overview of Beja Airport / Airbase
Beja Airport / Airbase is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Beja in Portugal. It is identified by the IATA code BYJ and the ICAO code LPBJ. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Beja Airport / Airbase has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3450 m (11319 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 636 ft (194 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Évora Airfield about 51 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 ≈ 3,450 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Beja Airport / Airbase
Where is Beja Airport / Airbase located?
Beja Airport / Airbase is located in Beja, Portugal. Its coordinates are 38.0789° N, 7.9324° W.
What is the airport code for Beja Airport / Airbase?
Beja Airport / Airbase has an IATA code of BYJ and an ICAO code of LPBJ.
How long is the runway at Beja Airport / Airbase?
Beja Airport / Airbase's longest runway is about 3450 m (11319 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Beja Airport / Airbase have?
Beja Airport / Airbase has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Beja Airport / Airbase a major airport?
Beja Airport / Airbase is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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