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“The staff at the counter were very friendly, helpful, and professional, which made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable.”
Dino Stelzl (Dean)5★ on Google
Airports / Slovenia / POW
Medium airport · POW
Portorož Airport.
Sečovlje, Slovenia · 7 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
244 ratings
0
Operators based
7
Elevation ft
Sečovlje, SloveniaELEV 7 FTMedium airport
4.6
Google rating
244
Google reviews
ratings on Google
7
Field elevation
feet above sea level
22
Nearest alternate
nm to TRS
Field standing
#2 / 4
Slovenia airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 244 Google ratings , ranked against 4 rated Slovenia fields.
22 nm
To the nearest alternate
Trieste Airport (TRS), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Sečovlje, Slovenia, Portorož Airport (LJPZ / POW) operates as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 7 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list POW as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Trieste Airport (TRS, 22 nm), Pula Airport (PUY, 37 nm), and Udine-Rivolto Air Base (LIPI, 39 nm). The field has a single 3,939-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to light jets.
Trip costs from POW are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Sečovlje. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from POW to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The people there were kind, welcoming, and made us feel comfortable while waiting.”
Dino Stelzl (Dean)5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
LJPZ
IATA
POW
FAA / Local
LJPZ
Elevation
7 ft
Coordinates
45.4720° N · 13.6160° 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
No
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 3,939 ft
- 15/333,939 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 3,939 ft
POW's 3,939 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.
- 22nmTRSTrieste AirportRonchi dei Legionari/Trieste
- 37nmPUYPula AirportPula
- 39nmLIPIUdine-Rivolto Air BaseCodroipo (UD)
- 43nmRJKRijeka AirportRijeka(Omišalj)
- 53nmVCEVenice Marco Polo AirportVenezia (VE)
- 54nmAVBAviano Air BaseAviano (PN)
Location
Open the full mapLJPZ · Portorož Airport · Sečovlje, Slovenia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from POW on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,493 nm | 8h 31m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,651 nm | 8h 53m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,844 nm | 9h 20m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,090 nm | 9h 55m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,286 nm | 10h 22m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,354 nm | 10h 32m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,429 nm | 10h 42m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,473 nm | 10h 48m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use POW?
- Portorož Airport's longest paved runway is 3,939 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 POW?
- Portorož Airport has one runway; the longest measures 3,939 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to POW?
- The closest alternate is Trieste Airport (TRS), about 22 nm away, followed by Pula Airport (PUY) at 37 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from POW to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 8h 31m (3,493 nm), New York about 8h 53m (3,651 nm), Washington DC about 9h 20m (3,844 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.