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LPHR

Horta Airport · Horta

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
118 ft / 36 m
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.00 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
10/28 · 5,233 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Horta Airport (LPHR), located in Horta, 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 118 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
Horta Airport
ICAO / IATA
LPHR / HOR
Municipality
Horta
Country
Region
PT-20 — Autonomous Region of Azores
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Elevation
118 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 10 / 28
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,233 ft / 1,595 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 90° / 270°
RWY 10 (90°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 28 (270°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
119.70 MHz
TWR TWR
118.00 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

LPPI
Pico Airport
24 km / 13 nm
LPSJ
São Jorge Airport
50 km / 27 nm
LPGR
Graciosa Airport
87 km / 47 nm
LPLAILS
Lajes Airport
144 km / 78 nm
LPFL
Flores Airport
233 km / 126 nm

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