5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Despite being a busy international airport, the facilities were generally well maintained and organized.”
Miguel Costa5★ on Google
Airports / Portugal / LIS
Large airport · LIS
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport.
Lisbon, Portugal · 374 ft elevation. 4 charter operators based here.
3.6/5
Google rating
61,896 ratings
4
Operators based
374
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Lisbon, PortugalELEV 374 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.6
Google rating
61,896
Google reviews
ratings on Google
4
Based operators
charter operators on the field
374
Field elevation
feet above sea level
6
Nearest alternate
nm to LPMT
Field standing
4 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 83% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
6 nm
To the nearest alternate
Montijo Air Base (LPMT), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Lisbon, Portugal, Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LPPT / LIS) operates as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 374 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, AirNimbus, Hi Fly - Transportes Aereos, S.A., and Omni Executive Aviation are based here, 4 in all. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Montijo Air Base (LPMT, 6 nm), Alverca Air Base (LPAR, 8 nm), and Sintra Air Base (LPST, 10 nm). With a single 12,500-foot paved runway, LIS can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Security and passport control were reasonably efficient, and the staff I encountered were professional and helpful.”
Miguel Costa5★ on Google
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Security and passport control were reasonably efficient, and the staff I encountered were professional and helpful.”
Miguel Costa5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
LPPT
IATA
LIS
FAA / Local
LPPT
Elevation
374 ft
Coordinates
38.7813° N · 9.1359° 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
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Portugal fields
state range 5–2,241 ft
At 374 ft, LIS sits higher than 65% of the 31 Portugal fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 12,500 ft
- 02/2012,500 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,500 ft
LIS's 12,500 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.
Based charter operators4
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 6nmLPMTMontijo Air BaseMontijo
- 8nmLPARAlverca Air BaseVila Franca de Xira
- 10nmLPSTSintra Air BaseSintra
- 11nmCATCascais AirportCascais
- 55nmLPTNTancos AirbaseTancos
- 57nmLPSOAeródromo Municipal de Ponte de SorPonte de Sor
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapLPPT · Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport · Lisbon, Portugal
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LIS on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,777 nm | 6h 51m |
| New York (TEB) | 2,926 nm | 7h 12m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,113 nm | 7h 38m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,475 nm | 8h 29m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,569 nm | 8h 42m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,582 nm | 8h 44m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,605 nm | 8h 47m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 4,115 nm | 9h 58m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LIS?
- Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport's longest paved runway is 12,500 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 LIS?
- Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport has one runway; the longest measures 12,500 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at LIS?
- Yes. 4 charter operators list Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport as a home base, including AirNimbus, Hi Fly - Transportes Aereos, S.A., Omni Executive Aviation. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to LIS?
- The closest alternate is Montijo Air Base (LPMT), about 6 nm away, followed by Alverca Air Base (LPAR) at 8 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LIS to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 6h 51m (2,777 nm), New York about 7h 12m (2,926 nm), Washington DC about 7h 38m (3,113 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.