Tancos Airbase

LPTN

Tancos, PT

Last Updated
Mar 6, 18:00Z

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Distance: 32nm / 60km from LPTN

Current Weather

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VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
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10+ km
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Raw METAR

METAR LPMR 061800Z /////KT 9999 FEW015 SCT035 12/08 Q1018

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 266 ft
FEW 1,500 ft AGL
SCT 3,500 ft AGL
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FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,766 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,766 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LPMR 061702Z 0618/0718 35015KT 9999 FEW020 SCT035 TEMPO 0618/0621 36020G35KT BECMG 0621/0623 35008KT
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06:03Z BASE
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VFR 350° 15 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PTN
08
26
12
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading
08/26 7,530 ft 148 ft ASP 77°
12/30 3,937 ft 74 ft ASP 117°

Tancos Airbase - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LPTN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 266 ft MSL

Location

City: Tancos
Country: PT
Latitude: 39.475101°
Longitude: -8.364580°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 7,530 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 3,937 ft
Width: 74 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Tancos Airbase

Overview

Tancos Airbase is a medium-sized airport located in central Portugal, situated at an elevation of 266 feet above mean sea level. The base is positioned near the town of Tancos, with geographical coordinates of 39.475101, -8.364580. As a military airfield, it serves strategic aviation purposes for Portuguese military operations.

Flying Conditions

Central Portugal's climate presents variable conditions for aviators, with potential wind shifts affecting the two available runways. The airport's runways (08/26 and 12/30) offer flexibility for different wind conditions, with the primary 08/26 runway extending 7,530 feet and constructed of asphalt. Pilots should anticipate potential thermal and terrain-induced wind variations typical of the region's topography.

Notable Features

Tancos Airbase features two asphalt runways with significantly different lengths and orientations, providing operational versatility. The longer 08/26 runway at 7,530 feet accommodates larger aircraft, while the shorter 12/30 runway measuring 3,937 feet offers an alternative approach vector. The airport's moderate elevation of 266 feet suggests a relatively flat surrounding terrain.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection will depend primarily on current wind direction, with the 08/26 runway offering the most substantial landing surface. Pilots should carefully assess wind components when choosing between the two available runways, considering the respective lengths and orientations. Standard terrain and wind considerations applicable to central Portuguese aviation environments will be relevant during approach and departure procedures.

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.