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LPPR/OPO METAR & TAF Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport

Porto, Oporto DistrictElevation 228 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR10 min old
Ceiling 3,500 ft, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
100@5
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
3,500 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
50 ft
-178 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 2130Z (9:30 PM local) · 10 min old

LPPR is currently VFR. Winds are from the east at 5 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 3,500 feet AGL.

WIND
100° at 5 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 3,500 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
16°C / 15°C
61°F / 59°F. 1°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.27 inHg
1025.1 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW BKN

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1700Z (5:00 PM local) · valid to 1800Z (6:00 PM local)

LPPR forecast starts VFR at 18Z. Worst period is 21Z to 08Z with LIFR possible (LOW CIG, LOW VIS, FG). Best period is 18Z to 21Z (IFR). Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

IFR
LIFR
IFR
1800Z6:00 PM2248Z10:48 PM0336Z3:36 AM0824Z8:24 AM1312Z1:12 PM1800Z6:00 PM

Codes in this report: 9999 SCT TEMPO BR BKN

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›Temporarily forecast: ceiling 800 ft AGL.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind from 100° at 5 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 3,500 ft. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW1735 100°100°5 kt100°100° 5100°
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Calm
5 kt
10 kt
15 kt
20 kt
25 kt
30 kt
35 kt
40 kt
45 kt
50 kt
65 kt
75 kt
100 kt
105 kt
Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
100° at 5 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 171 kt headwind · 5 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
17
HEAD
1 kt
CROSS
5 kt L
BEST
35
HEAD
1 kt tail
CROSS
5 kt R
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

17/35
Dimensions
11,417 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
50 ft
Pressure altitude
-122 ft
Field elevation
228 ft MSL
Temperature
16°C (61°F)
Dewpoint
15°C (59°F)
Altimeter
30.27 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
1739Z 5:39 PM
Sunrise
0658Z 6:58 AM
Loggable night
1808Z (6:08 PM local) → 0630Z (6:30 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1739Z (5:39 PM local) → 0658Z (6:58 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1839Z (6:39 PM local) → 0558Z (5:58 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport is in Porto, Oporto District. Field elevation 228 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATALPPR / OPO
RegionOporto District
CountryPortugal
Coordinates41.2481, -8.6814
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

121.105
Porto Approach
APP
124.305
ATIS
ATIS
118.93
Porto Delivery
CLR DLVR
118.005
Porto Tower
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Nearby airports

PT-0013 Hospital Pedro Hispano heliport
4 NM S
LPDA Massarelos Helipad
7 NM S
LPVL Vilar de Luz Airfield
8 NM E
PT-0023 Laúndos Airfield UL
12 NM N
LPPB Baltar Heliport
14 NM E
LPIN Espinho Airfield
17 NM S
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗LPPR on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does LPPR have a METAR?
Yes. LPPR has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does LPPR have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for LPPR; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at LPPR?
LPPR sits at 228 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for LPPR?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.