Faro Airport

LPFR / FAO

Faro, PT

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 11 min ago
10:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
2 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
4,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LPFR 041030Z VRB02KT 9999 FEW010 BKN040 15/11 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 24 ft
FEW 1,000 ft AGL
BKN 4,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,024 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,024 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LPFR 040500Z 0406/0506 VRB02KT 9999 SCT020 TEMPO 0406/0422 8000 SHRA SCT012 FEW020CB BKN030 BECMG 0410/0412 16008KT PROB30 TEMPO 0412/0420 VRB15G25KT 5000 TSRA BKN012 SCT018CB BECMG 0420/0422 VRB02KT SCT006 BKN012 PROB30 TEMPO 0500/0506 3000 BR BKN003
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:40Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
12:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+2h
IFR VRB 15 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
Thunderstorm Rain
20:00Z BECMG
+10h
MVFR VRB 2 kt
Ceiling: 1,200 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PFR
10
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
10/28 8,169 ft 148 ft ASP 100° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LPFR

7,652 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
86.7%
MVFR
8.1%
IFR
2.7%
LIFR
2.5%

Faro Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 86.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Temperatures typically range between 5°C and 35°C with an average of 16.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 0.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.7%
NE
11.3%
E
11.5%
SE
4.2%
S
6.1%
SW
12.4%
W
25.1%
NW
14.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.2°C
Range: 5°C to 35°C
5°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.5%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt

Statistics computed from 7,652 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Faro Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LPFR
IATA Code: FAO
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 24 ft MSL

Location

City: Faro
Country: PT
Latitude: 37.014400°
Longitude: -7.965910°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 8,169 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Faro Airport

Overview

Faro Airport serves as the primary international airport for Portugal's Algarve region, located in southern Portugal. Positioned at 24 feet above mean sea level, the airport is a critical transportation hub for regional and international air traffic. Its single runway of 8,169 feet supports large commercial aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences a Mediterranean climate with generally stable weather conditions. Summer months typically feature clear skies and minimal precipitation, while winter periods can present more variable conditions. Pilots should anticipate potential crosswind situations given the airport's coastal positioning and single runway orientation of 10/28.

Notable Features

Faro Airport is situated near the Atlantic coastline, with surrounding terrain characterized by relatively flat coastal plains. The airport's low elevation of 24 feet MSL minimizes significant terrain-related challenges for approaching and departing aircraft. Its geographical location offers straightforward navigation approaches with minimal surrounding elevation variations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28's substantial length of 8,169 feet accommodates a wide range of aircraft types and provides generous landing and takeoff margins. The asphalt runway surface supports consistent braking and rollout characteristics. Pilots should prepare for potential maritime wind influences during approach, particularly given the airport's proximity to coastal environments.

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.