João Paulo II Airport

LPPD / PDL

Ponta Delgada, PT

LPPD (PDL) João Paulo II Airport — Charts, Approach Plates & Operations

Airport charts, approach plates, and operational data for João Paulo II Airport (LPPD) directly from the official Aeronautical Information Publication.

Airport Operations

H24 operations airport with Cat 7 fire fighting services. VFR/IFR traffic permitted with customs available most hours. No ILS available on runway 12/30.

Fuel & Services

Fuel Available
Yes
Fuel Types
JET A1
Fuel Hours
07:00-01:00 (06:00-24:00)
Operating Hours
H24
Customs
Available (07:00-01:00 (06:00-24:00))

Hydrant System and Fuel Trucks. Maximum delivery rate: 2200 litres per minute. BPTO2389 - Turbo Oil and BPTO2380 - Turbo Oil

Parking & Handling

Details
Aprons N, S, W available with various PCN ratings
Landing Fees
See GEN 4 Airport Opening Charge

Noise Abatement

See AD 1 Restrictions for nocturnal flights for civil aircraft on Portuguese airports

PPL / GA Operations

Nocturnal flight restrictions apply - see AD 1. No de-icing facilities available. Health services available with 8 hours prior request for live animals.

Source: AIP data extracted Apr 9, 2026. Always verify with official AIP before flight. View source

Radio Frequencies

2 frequencies
Tower
118.300
MHz
TWR
Approach
119.400
MHz
APP
Emergency Frequency
121.500
International Emergency

Usage Instructions:

Tower: Airport traffic control
Ground: Surface movement control
Approach: Terminal area control
ATIS: Automated weather & airport info
• Click any frequency to copy to clipboard
• Always verify frequencies with current charts before flight
• Frequencies may change - check NOTAMs for updates
Data Source: Frequencies are sourced from OurAirports.com, updated daily. Always verify current frequencies using official airport charts, AIP publications, or contact the airport directly. Frequencies may change due to operational requirements or regulatory updates.

Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)

Free Access
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many charts are available for LPPD (PDL) João Paulo II Airport?

Official charts for LPPD are published in the national Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP). Chart data for this airport is being added to our database.

Where can I find instrument approach plates for LPPD?

All instrument approach procedures (IAP) for LPPD (PDL) João Paulo II Airport are available on this page, linking directly to the official PDF charts published by the aviation authority. These include ILS, RNAV/GPS, VOR and LOC approaches for all runways.

Are the charts for LPPD free?

Yes, all chart links on this page point to official free sources including FAA d-TPP, EUROCONTROL eAIPs, and national aviation authority publications. No subscription required.

How often are charts updated?

Official charts follow the AIRAC cycle and are updated every 28 days. The links on this page always point to the current effective cycle from the official source.