Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport

LPPT / LIS

Lisbon, PT

Last Updated
Mar 4, 06:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 36 min ago
06:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
9 kt
20°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LPPT 040600Z 02009KT CAVOK 13/08 Q1013

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LPPT 040500Z 0406/0512 04008KT CAVOK BECMG 0416/0418 33008KT PROB30 TEMPO 0500/0508 9999 BKN008 BECMG 0508/0510 9999 SCT025
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:36Z BASE
+0h
VFR 40° 8 kt
Visibility: >10km
16:00Z BECMG
+10h
VFR 330° 8 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PPT
02 ✈️
20
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 02
12,162 ft 148 ft ASP 22°
9.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
17/35 7,874 ft 148 ft ASP 168°
7.6 kt 4.8 kt
148° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LPPT

7,606 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
75%
MVFR
14.2%
IFR
6.2%
LIFR
4.5%

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 75% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 8.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 40 knots. Temperatures typically range between 4°C and 33°C with an average of 14.8°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 8.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 1.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
16.3%
NE
8.8%
E
4%
SE
3%
S
7.4%
SW
20.4%
W
16.4%
NW
22.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 14.8°C
Range: 4°C to 33°C
4°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.4%

Best Months for VFR

September November October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.4 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt

Statistics computed from 7,606 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LPPT
IATA Code: LIS
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 374 ft MSL

Location

City: Lisbon
Country: PT
Latitude: 38.781300°
Longitude: -9.135920°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 12,162 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 7,874 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport

Overview

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport serves as the primary international airport for Portugal's capital city. Located at coordinates 38.781300, -9.135920, the airport sits at an elevation of 374 feet above mean sea level and functions as a major transportation hub for the Lisbon metropolitan area.

Flying Conditions

The airport features two asphalt runways with significant length variation: Runway 02/20 at 12,162 feet and Runway 17/35 at 7,874 feet. These runway configurations provide operational flexibility across different wind conditions, allowing pilots multiple approach and departure options.

Notable Features

Situated near coastal terrain, Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport presents potential wind gradient and microclimate considerations for pilots. The airport's geographic position and dual-runway setup reflect its importance as a critical transportation infrastructure serving international and domestic aviation needs.

Approach Considerations

With runways oriented at different angles (02/20 and 17/35), pilots have strategic options for landing based on prevailing wind conditions. The substantial length of the primary runway (12,162 feet) offers ample space for various aircraft types and operational scenarios.

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.