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LPFR
Faro Airport · Faro
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
24 ft / 7 m
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.20 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
10/28 · 8,169 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Faro Airport (LPFR), located in Faro, 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 24 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.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.
Full Name
Faro Airport
ICAO / IATA
LPFR / FAO
Municipality
Faro
Country
Region
PT-08 — Faro District
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Elevation
24 ft
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Runway 10 / 28
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,169 ft / 2,490 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 100° / 280°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 100° / 280°
RWY 10 (100°)
111.50 MHz
IDENT: IFR | CRS: 97°
RWY 28 (280°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: IFA | CRS: 277°
APP APP
119.40 MHz
ATIS ATIS
124.20 MHz
GND GND
118.58 MHz
TWR TWR
118.20 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026