Airports / Portugal / BYJ
Beja Airport / Airbase.
Beja, Portugal · 636 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
82 ratings
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Operators based
636
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#13 / 29
Portugal airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 82 Google ratings , ranked against 29 rated Portugal fields.
27 nm
To the nearest alternate
Évora Airfield (LPEV).
Overview
Located in Beja, Portugal, Beja Airport / Airbase (LPBJ / BYJ) operates as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 636 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
BYJ has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Évora Airfield (LPEV, 27 nm), Portimão Airport (PRM, 64 nm), and Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO, 64 nm). BYJ offers 2 runways, the longest 11,319-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of BYJ vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as Beja Air Base and Base Aérea de Beja. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from BYJ, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
LPBJ
IATA
BYJ
FAA / Local
LPBJ
Elevation
636 ft
Coordinates
38.0789° N · 7.9324° 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
No
Elevation vs Portugal fields
state range 5–2,241 ft
At 636 ft, BYJ sits higher than 77% of the 31 Portugal fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 11,319 ft
- 01L/19R11,319 ft × 197 ftConcreteLighted
- 01R/19L9,682 ft × 98 ftConcreteUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,319 ft
BYJ's 11,319 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 27nmLPEVÉvora AirfieldÉvora
- 64nmPRMPortimão AirportPortimão
- 64nmFAOFaro - Gago Coutinho International AirportFaro
- 64nmLPMTMontijo Air BaseMontijo
- 68nmLPSOAeródromo Municipal de Ponte de SorPonte de Sor
- 71nmLISLisbon Humberto Delgado AirportLisbon
Location
Open the full mapLPBJ · Beja Airport / Airbase · Beja, Portugal
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BYJ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,846 nm | 7h 1m |
| New York (TEB) | 2,995 nm | 7h 22m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,182 nm | 7h 48m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,545 nm | 8h 39m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,633 nm | 8h 51m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,651 nm | 8h 53m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,669 nm | 8h 56m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 4,185 nm | 10h 8m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BYJ?
- Beja Airport / Airbase's longest paved runway is 11,319 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 BYJ?
- Beja Airport / Airbase has 2 runways; the longest measures 11,319 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to BYJ?
- The closest alternate is Évora Airfield (LPEV), about 27 nm away, followed by Portimão Airport (PRM) at 64 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BYJ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 1m (2,846 nm), New York about 7h 22m (2,995 nm), Washington DC about 7h 48m (3,182 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.