Airports / Portugal / PRM
Portimão Airport.
Portimão, Portugal · 5 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
78 ratings
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Operators based
5
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#7 / 29
Portugal airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 78 Google ratings , ranked against 29 rated Portugal fields.
30 nm
To the nearest alternate
Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO).
Overview
Portimão Airport (LPPM / PRM) sits in Portimão, Portugal, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 5 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into PRM for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO, 30 nm), Beja Airport / Airbase (BYJ, 64 nm), and Évora Airfield (LPEV, 89 nm). At 2,822-foot, the runway favors turboprops and light general aviation over jet operations.
Charter pricing from PRM depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Portimão.
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Field capability
ICAO
LPPM
IATA
PRM
FAA / Local
LPPM
Elevation
5 ft
Coordinates
37.1493° N · 8.5840° 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 5 ft, PRM sits lower than 97% of the 31 Portugal fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 2,822 ft
- 11/292,822 ft × 89 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 2,822 ft
At 2,822 ft, PRM is generally suited to piston and turboprop aircraft rather than 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.
- 30nmFAOFaro - Gago Coutinho International AirportFaro
- 64nmBYJBeja Airport / AirbaseBeja
- 89nmLPEVÉvora AirfieldÉvora
- 96nmLPMTMontijo Air BaseMontijo
- 101nmLISLisbon Humberto Delgado AirportLisbon
- 101nmCATCascais AirportCascais
Location
Open the full mapLPPM · Portimão Airport · Portimão, Portugal
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PRM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,844 nm | 7h 1m |
| New York (TEB) | 2,991 nm | 7h 21m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,177 nm | 7h 47m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,548 nm | 8h 39m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,614 nm | 8h 48m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,647 nm | 8h 53m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,650 nm | 8h 53m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 4,182 nm | 10h 8m |
Common questions
- Can private jets use PRM?
- At 2,822 ft, Portimão Airport is generally suited to turboprop and piston aircraft rather than jets. Charter flyers usually depart from a nearby field with a longer runway.
- What is the longest runway at PRM?
- Portimão Airport has one runway; the longest measures 2,822 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to PRM?
- The closest alternate is Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO), about 30 nm away, followed by Beja Airport / Airbase (BYJ) at 64 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PRM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 1m (2,844 nm), New York about 7h 21m (2,991 nm), Washington DC about 7h 47m (3,177 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.