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LPVL

Vilar de Luz Airfield · Maia

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
762 ft / 232 m
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Primary Channel
CTAF 122.40 MHz ()
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
16/34 · 5,606 ft · AsphaltUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Vilar de Luz Airfield (LPVL), located in Maia, 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 762 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
Vilar de Luz Airfield
ICAO / IATA
LPVL / —
Municipality
Maia
Country
Region
PT-13 — Oporto District
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Elevation
762 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 16 / 34
UNLIT
Runway Length: 5,606 ft / 1,709 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 155° / 335°
RWY 16 (155°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 34 (335°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

CTAF
122.40 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

LPPRILS
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport
14 km / 8 nm
LPBR
Braga Municipal Aerodrome
35 km / 19 nm
LPOV
Ovar Air Base
42 km / 22 nm
LPVR
Vila Real Airport
66 km / 36 nm
LPVZ
Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport)
81 km / 44 nm

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