Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LPPT)
Lisbon, Portugal · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
LPPT
IATA
LIS
City
Lisbon
Country
Portugal
Region
Europe
Elevation
374 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
38.7742, -9.1342
Overview
Portuguese capital airport and TAP hub. Atlantic weather influences and strong crosswinds common.
Current Weather at LPPT
Pilots flying into or out of Lisbon Humberto Delgado 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.
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for LPPT. 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 LPPT. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Lisbon. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Lisbon Humberto Delgado 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 Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like LPPT include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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