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Aerodromo de Castelo Branco · Castelo Branco

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,300 ft / 396 m
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Primary Channel
Info 123.75 MHz ()
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
16/34 · 4,790 ft · AsphaltUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Aerodromo de Castelo Branco (LPCB), located in Castelo Branco, Portugal. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 1,300 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 4,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Aerodromo de Castelo Branco
ICAO / IATA
LPCB / —
Municipality
Castelo Branco
Country
Region
PT-05 — Castelo Branco District
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Elevation
1,300 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 16 / 34
UNLIT
Runway Length: 4,790 ft / 1,460 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: ° / °
RWY 16
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 34
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

Info
123.75 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

LPSO
Aeródromo Municipal de Ponte de Sor
88 km / 48 nm
LPTN
Tancos Airbase
89 km / 48 nm
LPCO
Aerodromo Municipal de Coimbra
95 km / 51 nm
LPVZ
Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport)
105 km / 57 nm
LEBZ
Badajoz Airport
119 km / 64 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026