Lajes Airport

LPLA / TER

Praia da Vitória, PT

Last Updated
Nov 3, 08:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
08:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
9kt
230°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LPLA 030800Z 23009KT 9999 FEW022 SCT030 17/13 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 180ft
FEW 2,200ft AGL
SCT 3,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,200ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,380ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,180ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LPLA 030508Z 0306/0406 23005KT 9999 FEW025 SCT035 BECMG 0309/0311 22010KT PROB30 TEMPO 0310/0317 21015G25KT PROB40 TEMPO 0313/0406 6000 -RA FEW014 BKN018 BECMG 0319/0321 26005KT FEW018 SCT025 BECMG 0402/0404 30012KT TEMPO 0402/0406 31015G28KT 4000 RA BR SCT008 BKN014 FEW020CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:47Z BASE
+0h
VFR 230° 5kt
Visibility: 10+ km
09:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR 220° 10kt
10:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+2h
VFR 210° 15kt
13:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+5h
MVFR
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 1,800ft
Light Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PLA
15
33 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 33
10,870 ft 197 ft ASP 140°
↓ 1.6kt ↔ 8.9kt
100° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Lajes Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LPLA
IATA Code: TER
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 180 ft MSL

Location

City: Praia da Vitória
Country: PT
Latitude: 38.761799°
Longitude: -27.090799°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT2

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 10,870 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Lajes Airport

Lajes Airport (LPLA/TER) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Praia da Vitória, PT. The facility operates at an elevation of 180 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (15/33) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.