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LPCH

Aerodromo de Chaves · Chaves

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,181 ft / 360 m
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Primary Channel
AFIS 122.70 MHz ()
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
16/34 · 2,812 ft · AsphaltUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Aerodromo de Chaves (LPCH), located in Chaves, 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 1,181 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 Chaves
ICAO / IATA
LPCH / —
Municipality
Chaves
Country
Region
PT-17 — Vila Real District
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Elevation
1,181 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 16 / 34
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,812 ft / 857 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 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.

AFIS
122.70 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

LPVR
Vila Real Airport
54 km / 29 nm
LPBG
Bragança Airport
64 km / 35 nm
LPBR
Braga Municipal Aerodrome
83 km / 45 nm
LPVL
Vilar de Luz Airfield
101 km / 54 nm
LEVX
Vigo Airport
112 km / 60 nm

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