Faro Airport (LPFR)
Faro, Portugal · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
LPFR
IATA
FAO
City
Faro
Country
Portugal
Region
Europe
Elevation
24 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
37.0144, -7.9659
Overview
Algarve coast airport with excellent year-round weather. Popular for European flight training programs.
Current Weather at LPFR
Pilots flying into or out of Faro Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR LPFR 131200Z 09016KT CAVOK 29/16 Q1019Wind 090° at 16 kt — likely active runway near heading 09
Current TAF
TAF LPFR 131100Z 1312/1412 10015KT CAVOK BECMG 1318/1320 VRB02KT BECMG 1408/1410 11012KTRead any LPFR METAR without second-guessing
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Faro Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for LPFR. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for LPFR. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Faro. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Faro Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Faro Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like LPFR include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
Flight Schools Nearby
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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