Airports / Portugal / LPBR
Braga Municipal Aerodrome.
Braga, Portugal · 247 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.4/5
Google rating
99 ratings
1
Operators based
247
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Based operators
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#12 / 29
Portugal airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 99 Google ratings , ranked against 29 rated Portugal fields.
19 nm
To the nearest alternate
Vilar de Luz Airfield (LPVL), 5 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Braga, Portugal, Braga Municipal Aerodrome (LPBR) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 247 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Premuim Aviation and Handling Services (PHS) is based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Vilar de Luz Airfield (LPVL, 19 nm), Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO, 23 nm), and Vila Real Airport (VRL, 38 nm). With a single 3,081-foot paved runway, LPBR can typically accommodate aircraft as large as turboprops.
Charter pricing from LPBR depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under BGZ and Aeródromo Municipal de Braga. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Braga.
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Field capability
ICAO
LPBR
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
LPBR
Elevation
247 ft
Coordinates
41.5870° N · 8.4452° 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 247 ft, LPBR sits lower than 55% of the 31 Portugal fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 3,081 ft
- 07/253,081 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 3,081 ft
LPBR's 3,081 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to turboprops.
- 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 operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 19nmLPVLVilar de Luz AirfieldMaia
- 23nmOPOFrancisco de Sá Carneiro AirportPorto
- 38nmVRLVila Real AirportVila Real
- 40nmVGOVigo AirportVigo
- 41nmLPOVOvar Air BaseOvar
- 58nmVSEAerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport)Viseu
Location
Open the full mapLPBR · Braga Municipal Aerodrome · Braga, Portugal
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LPBR on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,736 nm | 6h 46m |
| New York (TEB) | 2,888 nm | 7h 7m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,079 nm | 7h 34m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,418 nm | 8h 21m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,544 nm | 8h 39m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,569 nm | 8h 42m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,608 nm | 8h 47m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 4,072 nm | 9h 52m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LPBR?
- Braga Municipal Aerodrome's longest paved runway is 3,081 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to turboprops. 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 LPBR?
- Braga Municipal Aerodrome has one runway; the longest measures 3,081 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at LPBR?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Braga Municipal Aerodrome as a home base, including Premuim Aviation and Handling Services (PHS). You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to LPBR?
- The closest alternate is Vilar de Luz Airfield (LPVL), about 19 nm away, followed by Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) at 23 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LPBR to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 6h 46m (2,736 nm), New York about 7h 7m (2,888 nm), Washington DC about 7h 34m (3,079 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.