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Horta Airport.
Horta, Portugal · 118 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
118
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
13 nm
To the nearest alternate
Pico Airport (PIX), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Horta Airport (LPHR / HOR) is a mid-sized airport serving Horta, Portugal. The field lies at an elevation of 118 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
HOR has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Pico Airport (PIX, 13 nm), São Jorge Airport (SJZ, 27 nm), and Graciosa Airport (GRW, 47 nm). HOR offers a single 5,233-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the super-midsize jet class.
Quotes for flights out of HOR vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from HOR, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
LPHR
IATA
HOR
FAA / Local
LPHR
Elevation
118 ft
Coordinates
38.5199° N · 28.7159° 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 118 ft, HOR sits lower than 71% of the 31 Portugal fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,233 ft
- 10/285,233 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,233 ft
HOR's 5,233 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize 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.
- 13nmPIXPico AirportPico Island
- 27nmSJZSão Jorge AirportVelas
- 47nmGRWGraciosa AirportSanta Cruz da Graciosa
- 78nmTERLajes AirportPraia da Vitória
- 126nmFLWFlores AirportSanta Cruz das Flores
- 150nmPDLJoão Paulo II AirportPonta Delgada
Location
Open the full mapLPHR · Horta Airport · Horta, Portugal
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from HOR on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 1,938 nm | 4h 54m |
| New York (TEB) | 2,076 nm | 5h 14m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 2,255 nm | 5h 39m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 2,658 nm | 6h 35m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 2,666 nm | 6h 36m |
| Miami (MIA) | 2,694 nm | 6h 40m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 2,725 nm | 6h 44m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 3,264 nm | 7h 59m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use HOR?
- Horta Airport's longest paved runway is 5,233 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize 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 HOR?
- Horta Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,233 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to HOR?
- The closest alternate is Pico Airport (PIX), about 13 nm away, followed by São Jorge Airport (SJZ) at 27 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from HOR to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 4h 54m (1,938 nm), New York about 5h 14m (2,076 nm), Washington DC about 5h 39m (2,255 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.