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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 · AsphaltLIGHTED
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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.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

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
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

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°
RWY 10 (100°)
111.50 MHz
IDENT: IFR | CRS: 97°
RWY 28 (280°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: IFA | CRS: 277°

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
119.40 MHz
ATIS ATIS
124.20 MHz
GND GND
118.58 MHz
TWR TWR
118.20 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

LPPM
Portimão Airport
57 km / 31 nm
LPBJ
Beja Airport / Airbase
118 km / 64 nm
LERT
Rota Naval Station Airport
150 km / 81 nm
LPEV
Évora Airfield
169 km / 91 nm
LEJR
Jerez Airport
172 km / 93 nm

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