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LPLA

Lajes Airport · Praia da Vitória

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
180 ft / 55 m
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 122.10 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
15/33 · 10,870 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Lajes Airport (LPLA), located in Praia da Vitória, 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 180 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
Lajes Airport
ICAO / IATA
LPLA / TER
Municipality
Praia da Vitória
Country
Region
PT-20 — Autonomous Region of Azores
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Elevation
180 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 15 / 33
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,870 ft / 3,313 m
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 140.7° / 320.7°
RWY 15 (140.7°)
109.50 MHz
IDENT: LA | CRS: 149°
RWY 33 (320.7°)
109.30 MHz
IDENT: GR | CRS: 329°

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
135.00 MHz
ATIS ATIS
120.30 MHz
GCCD GND
121.90 MHz
MISC AMC COMD POST
130.65 MHz
PMSV PMSV METRO
28.44 MHz
PTD PTD
30.88 MHz
TWR TWR
122.10 MHz

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Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026