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Bragança Airport.
Bragança, Portugal · 2,241 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
100 ratings
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Operators based
2,241
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#9 / 29
Portugal airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 100 Google ratings , ranked against 29 rated Portugal fields.
57 nm
To the nearest alternate
Vila Real Airport (VRL).
Overview
Bragança Airport (LPBG / BGC) sits in Bragança, Portugal, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 2,241 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list BGC as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Vila Real Airport (VRL, 57 nm), León Airport (LEN, 64 nm), and Salamanca Airport (SLM, 77 nm). The field has a single 5,600-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
Trip costs from BGC are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from BGC to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
LPBG
IATA
BGC
FAA / Local
LPBG
Elevation
2,241 ft
Coordinates
41.8578° N · 6.7071° W
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
Elevation vs Portugal fields
state range 5–2,241 ft
At 2,241 ft, BGC sits higher than 97% of the 31 Portugal fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,600 ft
- 02/205,600 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,600 ft
BGC's 5,600 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy 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.
- 57nmVRLVila Real AirportVila Real
- 64nmLENLeón AirportLa Virgen del Camino
- 77nmSLMSalamanca AirportSalamanca
- 80nmLPBRBraga Municipal AerodromeBraga
- 84nmVLLValladolid AirportValladolid
- 86nmVSEAerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport)Viseu
Location
Open the full mapLPBG · Bragança Airport · Bragança, Portugal
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BGC on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,801 nm | 6h 55m |
| New York (TEB) | 2,954 nm | 7h 16m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,145 nm | 7h 43m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,478 nm | 8h 29m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,610 nm | 8h 48m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,642 nm | 8h 52m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,682 nm | 8h 58m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 4,135 nm | 10h 1m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BGC?
- Bragança Airport's longest paved runway is 5,600 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy 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 BGC?
- Bragança Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,600 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to BGC?
- The closest alternate is Vila Real Airport (VRL), about 57 nm away, followed by León Airport (LEN) at 64 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BGC to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 6h 55m (2,801 nm), New York about 7h 16m (2,954 nm), Washington DC about 7h 43m (3,145 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.