Airports / São Tomé and Principe / PCP
Principe Airport.
São Tomé & Príncipe, São Tomé and Principe · 591 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
FPPR
IATA PCP
0
Operators based
591
Elevation ft
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
88 nm
To the nearest alternate
São Tomé International Airport (TMS).
Overview
Located in São Tomé & Príncipe, São Tomé and Principe, Principe Airport (FPPR / PCP) operates as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 591 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
PCP has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include São Tomé International Airport (TMS, 88 nm), Corisco International Airport (OCS, 124 nm), and Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport (LBV, 140 nm). PCP offers a single 4,331-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the light jet class.
Quotes for flights out of PCP vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from PCP, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
FPPR
IATA
PCP
FAA / Local
FPPR
Elevation
591 ft
Coordinates
1.6612° N · 7.4111° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,331 ft
- 18/364,331 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,331 ft
PCP's 4,331 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 88nmTMSSão Tomé International AirportSão Tomé
- 124nmOCSCorisco International AirportCorisco Island
- 140nmLBVLibreville Leon M'ba International AirportLibreville
- 144nmBSGBata International AirportBata
- 148nmSSGMalabo International AirportMalabo
- 164nmPOGPort Gentil International AirportPort Gentil
Location
Open the full mapFPPR · Principe Airport · São Tomé & Príncipe, São Tomé and Principe
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PCP on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,837 nm | 11h 39m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,951 nm | 11h 55m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,101 nm | 12h 16m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 5,225 nm | 12h 33m |
| Miami (MIA) | 5,236 nm | 12h 35m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,543 nm | 13h 17m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,574 nm | 13h 22m |
| Houston (HOU) | 6,014 nm | 14h 23m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use PCP?
- Principe Airport's longest paved runway is 4,331 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at PCP?
- Principe Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,331 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to PCP?
- The closest alternate is São Tomé International Airport (TMS), about 88 nm away, followed by Corisco International Airport (OCS) at 124 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PCP to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 11h 39m (4,837 nm), New York about 11h 55m (4,951 nm), Washington DC about 12h 16m (5,101 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.