Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO): Codes, Runways & Location
Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (IATA: FAO · ICAO: LPFR) is a large airport serving Faro, Portugal. It lies at 37.0159° N, 7.9709° W, 24 ft (7 m) above sea level.
Overview of Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport
Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Faro in Portugal. It is identified by the IATA code FAO and the ICAO code LPFR. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2490 m (8169 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 24 ft (7 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Portimão Airport (PRM) about 56 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 ≈ 2,490 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport
Where is Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport located?
Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport is located in Faro, Portugal. Its coordinates are 37.0159° N, 7.9709° W.
What is the airport code for Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport?
Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport has an IATA code of FAO and an ICAO code of LPFR.
How long is the runway at Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport?
Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport's longest runway is about 2490 m (8169 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport have?
Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport a major airport?
Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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