Bragança Airport

LPBG / BGC

Bragança, PT

Last Updated
Mar 5, 00:30Z

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Currently using: LELN
Weather Source: León Int'l Airport (LELN)
Distance: 64nm / 119km from LPBG

Current Weather

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Fresh 23 min ago
00:30Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
5 kt
350°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
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Raw METAR

METAR LELN 050030Z AUTO 35005KT CAVOK 07/03 Q1016

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LELN 042000Z 0421/0521 VRB04KT CAVOK TX13/0515Z TN04/0506Z PROB40 TEMPO 0502/0509 3000 BR BCFG PROB30 TEMPO 0508/0510 BKN010 BECMG 0515/0517 31010KT TEMPO 0515/0521 4000 RA SHRA FEW040TCU PROB40 TEMPO 0516/0520 33015G25KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:52Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: >10km
02:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+2h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Mist, Patches Fog
08:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+8h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,000 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PBG
02 ✈️
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 02
5,600 ft 98 ft ASP 14°
4.3 kt 2.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Bragança Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LPBG
IATA Code: BGC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,241 ft MSL

Location

City: Bragança
Country: PT
Latitude: 41.857800°
Longitude: -6.707130°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 5,600 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Bragança Airport

Overview

Bragança Airport serves the northeastern region of Portugal, located in the district of Bragança. Situated at an elevation of 2,241 feet MSL, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area. Its geographical position in the mountainous northeastern Portuguese landscape makes it an important regional transportation hub.

Flying Conditions

The airport's high elevation at 2,241 feet MSL significantly impacts atmospheric conditions and aircraft performance. Pilots should anticipate potential temperature and density altitude variations, especially during summer months. The airport's inland location suggests potential for dynamic weather patterns typical of mountainous terrain in northern Portugal.

Notable Features

The single runway 02/20 measures 5,600 feet in length and is constructed with asphalt surface. Its orientation suggests potential crosswind challenges given the surrounding topographical features. The airport's coordinate location at 41.857800, -6.707130 indicates positioning in a terrain-complex region near the Spanish border.

Approach Considerations

Runway 02/20's substantial 5,600-foot length provides adequate landing distance for most medium-sized aircraft. Pilots should carefully assess wind conditions and runway heading when planning approaches. The airport's elevated terrain requires standard high-altitude approach and performance 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.