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Airports / Cyprus / PFO
Large airport · PFO
Paphos International Airport.
Paphos, Cyprus · 41 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
4.0/5
Google rating
6,959 ratings
2
Operators based
41
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Paphos, CyprusELEV 41 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.0
Google rating
6,959
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
Based operators
charter operators on the field
41
Field elevation
feet above sea level
26
Nearest alternate
nm to AKT
Field standing
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
26 nm
To the nearest alternate
RAF Akrotiri (AKT).
Overview
Paphos International Airport, listed as LCPH / PFO, is a large commercial airport in Paphos, Cyprus. Field elevation is 41 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, PFO is a home base: Abwist and Aviaction Ltd operate from the field. The closest alternate fields are RAF Akrotiri (AKT, 26 nm), Ercan International Airport (ECN, 57 nm), and Larnaca International Airport (LCA, 57 nm). The field has a single 8,858-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from PFO are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Pafos and Mandria. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from PFO to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“🎒 Pro tip: Book your parking online in advance.”
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2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Security is straightforward, staff are friendly without the robot vibes, and the whole place feels...”
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Field capability
ICAO
LCPH
IATA
PFO
FAA / Local
LCPH
Elevation
41 ft
Coordinates
34.7180° N · 32.4857° 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
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Cyprus fields
state range 8–404 ft
At 41 ft, PFO sits lower than 60% of the 5 Cyprus fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,858 ft
- 11/298,858 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,858 ft
PFO's 8,858 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
Based charter operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 26nmAKTRAF AkrotiriAkrotiri
- 57nmECNErcan International AirportTymbou (Kirklar)
- 57nmLCALarnaca International AirportLarnaca
- 68nmGECGeçitkale AirbaseLefkoniko (Geçitkale)
- 95nmGZPGazipaşa-Alanya AirportGazipaşa
- 155nmAYTAntalya International AirportAntalya
Location
Open the full mapLCPH · Paphos International Airport · Paphos, Cyprus
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PFO on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,569 nm | 11h 2m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,727 nm | 11h 24m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,921 nm | 11h 51m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,048 nm | 12h 8m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,156 nm | 12h 23m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,362 nm | 12h 52m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 5,494 nm | 13h 11m |
| Miami (MIA) | 5,537 nm | 13h 17m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use PFO?
- Paphos International Airport's longest paved runway is 8,858 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 PFO?
- Paphos International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,858 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at PFO?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list Paphos International Airport as a home base, including Abwist, Aviaction Ltd. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to PFO?
- The closest alternate is RAF Akrotiri (AKT), about 26 nm away, followed by Ercan International Airport (ECN) at 57 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PFO to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 11h 2m (4,569 nm), New York about 11h 24m (4,727 nm), Washington DC about 11h 51m (4,921 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.