Faro Airport

LPFR / FAO

Faro, PT

Last Updated
Mar 4, 13:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 26 min ago
13:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
6 kt
120°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LPFR 041330Z 12006KT 9999 FEW014 SCT048 16/10 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 24 ft
FEW 1,400 ft AGL
SCT 4,800 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,424 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,824 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LPFR 041100Z 0412/0512 09005KT 9999 SCT020 BECMG 0412/0414 13010KT TEMPO 0414/0421 8000 SHRA SCT012 FEW020CB BKN030 PROB30 TEMPO 0414/0420 VRB15G25KT 5000 TSRA BKN012 SCT018CB BECMG 0421/0423 VRB02KT SCT012 PROB30 TEMPO 0423/0509 3000 BR BKN004
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:55Z BASE
+0h
VFR 90° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
14:00Z TEMPO
+1h
MVFR
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
Showers Rain
14:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+1h
IFR VRB 15 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
Thunderstorm Rain
21:00Z BECMG
+8h
VFR VRB 2 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PFR
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
8,169 ft 148 ft ASP 100°
5.6 kt 2.1 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LPFR

7,652 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
86.7%
MVFR
8.1%
IFR
2.7%
LIFR
2.5%

Faro Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 86.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Temperatures typically range between 5°C and 35°C with an average of 16.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 0.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.7%
NE
11.3%
E
11.5%
SE
4.2%
S
6.1%
SW
12.4%
W
25.1%
NW
14.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.2°C
Range: 5°C to 35°C
5°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.5%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt

Statistics computed from 7,652 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Faro Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LPFR
IATA Code: FAO
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 24 ft MSL

Location

City: Faro
Country: PT
Latitude: 37.014400°
Longitude: -7.965910°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 8,169 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Faro Airport

Overview

Faro Airport serves as the primary international airport for Portugal's Algarve region, located in southern Portugal. Positioned at 24 feet above mean sea level, the airport is a critical transportation hub for regional and international air traffic. Its single runway of 8,169 feet supports large commercial aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences a Mediterranean climate with generally stable weather conditions. Summer months typically feature clear skies and minimal precipitation, while winter periods can present more variable conditions. Pilots should anticipate potential crosswind situations given the airport's coastal positioning and single runway orientation of 10/28.

Notable Features

Faro Airport is situated near the Atlantic coastline, with surrounding terrain characterized by relatively flat coastal plains. The airport's low elevation of 24 feet MSL minimizes significant terrain-related challenges for approaching and departing aircraft. Its geographical location offers straightforward navigation approaches with minimal surrounding elevation variations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28's substantial length of 8,169 feet accommodates a wide range of aircraft types and provides generous landing and takeoff margins. The asphalt runway surface supports consistent braking and rollout characteristics. Pilots should prepare for potential maritime wind influences during approach, particularly given the airport's proximity to coastal environments.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.