Bragança Airport

LPBG / BGC

Bragança, PT

Last Updated
Apr 22, 14:00Z

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

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 34 min ago
14:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
7 kt
160°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LELN 221400Z 16007KT 100V210 9999 FEW050 18/04 Q1015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,241 ft
FEW 5,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,241 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Bragança Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 5,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (160°) at 7 knots. Runway 20 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 5,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 18°C (64°F) with a dewpoint of 4°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Mist. There is a 30% probability of VFR conditions between 09:00Z and 16:00Z. There is a 30% probability of VFR conditions between 20:00Z and 02:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Mist between 23:00Z and 06:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LELN 220800Z 2209/2309 VRB04KT 9999 SCT045 TX23/2215Z TN08/2306Z PROB30 TEMPO 2209/2216 20010KT PROB30 TEMPO 2220/2302 02010KT TEMPO 2223/2306 4000 BR PROB30 TEMPO 2302/2307 32010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:34Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
20:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+6h
VFR 20° 10 kt
23:00Z TEMPO
+9h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Mist
02:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+12h
VFR 320° 10 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PBG
02
20 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 20
5,600 ft 98 ft ASP 14°
5.4 kt 4.5 kt
40° 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

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.