Pico Airport

LPPI / PIX

Pico Island, PT

Last Updated
Mar 4, 12:00Z

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Weather Source: Horta Airport (LPHR)
Distance: 13nm / 24km from LPPI

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 18 min ago
12:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
11 kt
Variable
6 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LPHR 041200Z VRB11KT 6000 -RA SCT007 SCT012 14/11 Q1028

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 109 ft
SCT 700 ft AGL
SCT 1,200 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
809 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,309 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LPHR 041100Z 0412/0421 VRB05KT 9999 SCT006 SCT012 BECMG 0412/0414 01015KT FEW015 BKN030 PROB30 TEMPO 0414/0418 01020G32KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:18Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
14:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+2h
VFR 10° 20 kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PPI
09
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
09/27 5,725 ft 148 ft ASP 83° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Pico Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LPPI
IATA Code: PIX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 109 ft MSL

Location

City: Pico Island
Country: PT
Latitude: 38.554298°
Longitude: -28.441299°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+2

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 5,725 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Pico Airport

Overview

Pico Airport serves the island of Pico in the Azores archipelago of Portugal, providing critical transportation infrastructure for this remote Atlantic location. As a medium-sized airport situated at 109 feet above mean sea level, it supports regional and inter-island aviation operations critical to the Azorean transportation network.

Flying Conditions

Located at 38.554298, -28.441299, Pico Airport experiences maritime Atlantic weather characterized by variable conditions and potential rapid changes. Pilots should anticipate maritime influences including potential wind shear, marine layer formations, and the potential for rapidly changing visibility due to the island's oceanic positioning.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (09/27) measuring 5,725 feet with an asphalt surface, suitable for medium-sized aircraft operations. The runway's orientation suggests potential crosswind challenges given the island's exposed Atlantic location, with terrain and ocean interactions potentially creating complex wind dynamics.

Approach Considerations

Runway 09/27's substantial length of 5,725 feet provides flexibility for approach and landing, accommodating a range of aircraft types operating in this maritime environment. Pilots should carefully assess wind direction and runway alignment, preparing for potential crosswind landing techniques given the airport's oceanic geographic context.

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.