Porto Santo Airport

LPPS / PXO

Vila Baleira, PT

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
18 kt
360°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LPPS 041000Z 36018KT 9999 SCT014 FEW016TCU 16/12 Q1020

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 341 ft
SCT 1,400 ft AGL
FEW 1,600 ft AGL (TCU)
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,741 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (TCU)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,941 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LPPS 040500Z 0406/0512 36020KT 9999 SCT015 TEMPO 0406/0416 8000 SHRA BKN012 FEW018CB PROB30 TEMPO 0406/0419 36023G35KT BECMG 0419/0421 33015KT BECMG 0501/0503 SCT014 BKN030 TEMPO 0505/0512 5000 -RADZ BR SCT006 BKN012
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:26Z BASE
+0h
VFR 360° 20 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
19:00Z BECMG
+9h
VFR 330° 15 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PPS
01 ✈️
19
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 01
0 ft 0 ft UNK
17.7 kt 3.1 kt
10° angle
18/36 9,861 ft 148 ft CON 178°
18.0 kt 0.6 kt
178° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LPPS

7,644 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
94.4%
MVFR
4.7%
IFR
0.8%
LIFR
0.1%

Porto Santo Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 94.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 11.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 35 knots. Temperatures typically range between 10°C and 27°C with an average of 18.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 11.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 35 kt
Calm Winds: 0.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
27.5%
NE
17.7%
E
8.5%
SE
3.7%
S
4.9%
SW
4.7%
W
18.3%
NW
14%

Temperature Range

Average: 18.5°C
Range: 10°C to 27°C
10°C 27°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September November December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.8 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.9 kt

Statistics computed from 7,644 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Porto Santo Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LPPS
IATA Code: PXO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 341 ft MSL

Location

City: Vila Baleira
Country: PT
Latitude: 33.073399°
Longitude: -16.350000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+1

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 0 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 9,861 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Porto Santo Airport

Overview

Porto Santo Airport serves the island of Porto Santo, located northeast of Madeira in the Portuguese archipelago. As a medium-sized airport with an elevation of 341 ft MSL, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for this small Atlantic island. The airport supports regional and tourism-related air traffic in this remote maritime location.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Porto Santo Airport are predominantly favorable for visual flight rules (VFR), with 95.2% of observations supporting clear flying conditions. The prevailing northerly winds average 10.8 knots, with temperatures ranging between 13°C and 27°C. September through December offer the most consistently excellent VFR conditions, with minimal meteorological restrictions.

Notable Features

The airport features a substantial runway 18/36 measuring 9,861 feet in length, providing significant operational flexibility for various aircraft types. Its geographic position on an isolated Atlantic island creates unique wind dynamics, with consistent northerly wind patterns and minimal wind variability. The airport's elevation of 341 ft MSL indicates a relatively low-altitude operational environment.

Approach Considerations

Both runways 01/19 and 18/36 demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignments, with modest average crosswind components of 5.9 and 6.0 knots respectively. Pilots can expect stable approach conditions with predictable wind characteristics. The consistently high visibility (averaging 10 statute miles) and absence of fog contribute to reliable approach and landing conditions.

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.