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LPPD
João Paulo II Airport · Ponta Delgada
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
259 ft / 79 m
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.30 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
12/30 · 8,192 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for João Paulo II Airport (LPPD), located in Ponta Delgada, 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 259 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
João Paulo II Airport
ICAO / IATA
LPPD / PDL
Municipality
Ponta Delgada
Country
Region
PT-20 — Autonomous Region of Azores
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Elevation
259 ft
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Runway 12 / 30
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,192 ft / 2,497 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 111.6° / 291.6°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 111.6° / 291.6°
RWY 12 (111.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30 (291.6°)
109.50 MHz
IDENT: PD | CRS: 297°
APP APP
119.40 MHz
TWR TWR
118.30 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026