Alverca Air Base

LPAR

Vila Franca de Xira, PT

Last Updated
Jun 5, 16:00Z

Military Airport

Restricted

Base aérea da Força Aérea Portuguesa. O acesso civil é restrito.

Access Notes:

Military bases generally restricted

Consult official AIP (Portugal AIP ENR 5.2) for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 51 hours ago
16:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
11 kt
350°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LPAR 051600Z 35011KT CAVOK 23/07 Q1017

Weather Briefing

VFR

Alverca Air Base is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies. Note: This observation is 51.1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (350°) at 11 knots. Runway 04/22 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 7°C, indicating very dry conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PAR
04 ✈️
22

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 04
9,810 ft 148 ft ASP 33°
7.1 kt 8.4 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LPAR

1,490 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
76.8%
MVFR
18.5%
IFR
4%
LIFR
0.7%

Alverca Air Base typically experiences VFR conditions 76.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 4.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 8.6 knots. Temperatures typically range between 6°C and 36°C with an average of 18.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, June, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 8.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 0.5%
Direction Distribution:
E
8.7%
N
21%
S
13%
W
13.9%
NE
14.8%
NW
10.5%
SE
4.2%
SW
13.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 18.3°C
Range: 6°C to 36°C
6°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.1%

Best Months for VFR

September June May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 1,490 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Alverca Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LPAR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 11 ft MSL

Location

City: Vila Franca de Xira
Country: PT
Latitude: 38.883301°
Longitude: -9.030100°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 9,810 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Alverca Air Base

Alverca Air Base is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the PT AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Overview

Alverca Air Base (LPAR) is a medium airport located in Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal, situated near Lisbon. The airport features a single runway 04/22 measuring 9810 feet in length, serving both military and potentially civilian aviation operations in the region.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Alverca are predominantly VFR, with 77.9% of observations showing visual flight rules. The prevailing wind from the north (0°) averages 8.2 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 28 knots. Temperature ranges from 6°C to 31°C, with an average of 18.1°C, providing generally stable flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's low elevation of 11 feet mean sea level indicates a flat terrain characteristic of the Lisbon area. Winds are consistently favorable for runway 04/22, with 100% wind alignment and an average crosswind of only 4.4 knots. Visibility typically remains excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal fog occurrence (2.3%).

Approach Considerations

September, January, and November represent the best months for VFR flying at Alverca, offering optimal weather conditions. Pilots should anticipate predominantly northerly winds and can expect minimal weather-related approach challenges, with IFR conditions present in only 4.1% of observations.

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
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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.