Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport

LPPR / OPO

Porto, PT

Last Updated
Mar 4, 13:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 26 min ago
13:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
5 kt
290°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LPPR 041330Z 29005KT 260V330 CAVOK 17/12 Q1014

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LPPR 041100Z 0412/0512 32007KT CAVOK BECMG 0419/0421 VRB02KT 9999 SCT012 PROB30 0500/0508 2000 BCFG BR BKN003 BECMG 0508/0510 32007KT BKN025
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:55Z BASE
+0h
VFR 320° 7 kt
Visibility: >10km
19:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
00:00Z PROB30
+11h
LIFR
Visibility: 2 km
Ceiling: 300 ft
Patches Fog, Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PPR
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
11,417 ft 148 ft ASP 172°
2.5 kt 4.3 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LPPR

7,733 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
68.7%
MVFR
16.8%
IFR
6.8%
LIFR
7.6%

Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 68.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 14.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperatures typically range between 1°C and 28°C with an average of 13.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, December, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 4.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.1%
NE
5.3%
E
10.4%
SE
10.7%
S
23.1%
SW
13.5%
W
8.2%
NW
9.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.4°C
Range: 1°C to 28°C
1°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.9%

Best Months for VFR

March December September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 7,733 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LPPR
IATA Code: OPO
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 228 ft MSL

Location

City: Porto
Country: PT
Latitude: 41.248100°
Longitude: -8.681390°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 11,417 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport

Overview

Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport serves as the primary international airport for Porto, Portugal, located at coordinates 41.248100, -8.681390. As a large airport with significant regional importance, it handles substantial commercial and passenger traffic for northern Portugal. The airport is situated at an elevation of 228 feet above mean sea level.

Flying Conditions

Porto's coastal location influences the airport's meteorological characteristics, with potential maritime weather impacts on flight operations. The airport's elevation of 228 ft MSL suggests relatively modest terrain interactions that could affect wind patterns and approach conditions. Pilots should anticipate potential maritime and continental weather variations typical to northwestern Portugal's climate.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (17/35) with an impressive length of 11,417 feet constructed with asphalt surface. This extensive runway length provides substantial operational flexibility for various aircraft types and weights. The airport's geographic position near Porto offers strategic access to the northern Portuguese region.

Approach Considerations

The single runway (17/35) orientation suggests potential wind-dependent approach strategies. With 11,417 feet of available runway length, the airport supports a wide range of aircraft performance envelopes. Pilots should prepare standard approach procedures aligned with runway heading and local terrain considerations.

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

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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.