João Paulo II Airport
LPPD / PDL
Runways, frequencies and reference data for João Paulo II Airport, Ponta Delgada. Free to read; the full diagram, charts and AIP text are in the Choppy app.
- ICAO
- LPPD
- IATA
- PDL
- Location
- Ponta Delgada, Portugal
- Reference point
- 37°44'31.0"N 25°41'52.0"W
- Elevation
- 259 ft
- Magnetic variation
- 7.0° W
- Hours
- H24
- Runways
- 1
- Sunrise · Sunset (UTC, today)
- — · —
- Civil twilight (UTC, today)
- — · —
Airport diagram
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Headings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 2,323 m (7,621 ft) | 45 m | ASPH | 12 112° T30 292° T |
Frequencies
| Service | Callsign | Frequency | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| APP | Ponta Delgada Approach | 119.4 MHz | — |
| TWR | Primary Emergency TWR | 118.3 MHz | — |
| ATIS | Primary Emergency ATIS | 123.9 MHz | — |
Operational hours
From AIP AD 2.3. Times are as published (usually UTC, with local time in brackets where the AIP gives it).
| Service | Hours |
|---|---|
| AD administration | 07:15 - 01:00 (06:15 - 00:00) |
| Customs and immigration | 07:00 - 01:00 (06:00 - 00:00) |
| Health and sanitation | 07:00 - 01:00 (06:00 - 00:00) VET services (live animals): 8 hours prior request (conta… |
| AIS briefing office | ARO available through ARO Portugal (see GEN-3.1 ) |
| MET briefing office | H24 |
| ATS | H24 |
| Fuelling | 07:00 - 01:00 (06:00 - 00:00) |
| Handling | 07:00 - 01:00 (06:00 - 00:00) |
| Security | H24 |
| De-icing | NIL |
Everything else about LPPD is in the app
- 27 official charts (ADC, AOC, APDC, IAC, SID, STAR), opened in-app
- Full AIP AD 2 text for LPPD: hours, handling, fuel, remarks
- Zoomable airport diagram with taxiways, stands and holding points
- Offline country packs, updated every AIRAC cycle
- Your flights at LPPD: every landing here in your logbook, with currency computed automatically
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Frequently asked
How many runways does João Paulo II Airport (LPPD) have?
LPPD has 1 runway: 12/30. The longest, 12/30, 2,323 m (7,621 ft).
What is the elevation of LPPD?
The aerodrome elevation of João Paulo II Airport is 259 ft.
What is the tower frequency at LPPD?
João Paulo II Airport tower (Primary Emergency TWR) is on 118.3 MHz. Always confirm frequencies against the current AIP or ATIS.
Where can I get the LPPD airport diagram and charts?
The Choppy pilot logbook app shows a zoomable LPPD airport diagram with taxiways, stands and holding points, and opens the 27 official charts published in the AIP. Diagrams, charts and offline packs are part of Choppy Pro.
Reference only, not for operational use. Verify every figure against the current AIP, NOTAMs and ATIS before flight.