Ovar Air Base: Codes, Runways & Location
Ovar Air Base (ICAO: LPOV) is a medium-sized airport serving Ovar, Portugal. It lies at 40.9159° N, 8.6459° W, 56 ft (17 m) above sea level.
Overview of Ovar Air Base
Ovar Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Ovar in Portugal. It is identified by the ICAO code LPOV. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Ovar Air Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2440 m (8005 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: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 56 ft (17 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) about 37 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 ≈ 2,440 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ovar Air Base
Where is Ovar Air Base located?
Ovar Air Base is located in Ovar, Portugal. Its coordinates are 40.9159° N, 8.6459° W.
What is the airport code for Ovar Air Base?
Ovar Air Base has an ICAO code of LPOV.
How long is the runway at Ovar Air Base?
Ovar Air Base's longest runway is about 2440 m (8005 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Ovar Air Base have?
Ovar Air Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Ovar Air Base a major airport?
Ovar Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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