Airports / Portugal / LPVL
Vilar de Luz Airfield.
Maia, Portugal · 762 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.7/5
Google rating
27 ratings
1
Operators based
762
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Nearest alternate
Field standing
#5 / 29
Portugal airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 27 Google ratings , ranked against 29 rated Portugal fields.
8 nm
To the nearest alternate
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO), 5 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Vilar de Luz Airfield (LPVL) is a mid-sized airport serving Maia, Portugal. The airport sits 762 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Nortavia S.A. is based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO, 8 nm), Braga Municipal Aerodrome (LPBR, 19 nm), and Ovar Air Base (LPOV, 22 nm). With a single 5,606-foot paved runway, LPVL can typically accommodate aircraft as large as heavy jets.
Charter pricing from LPVL depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Maia.
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Field capability
ICAO
LPVL
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
LPVL
Elevation
762 ft
Coordinates
41.2773° N · 8.5162° 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 762 ft, LPVL sits higher than 81% of the 31 Portugal fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,606 ft
- 16/345,606 ft × 98 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,606 ft
LPVL's 5,606 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy 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.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 8nmOPOFrancisco de Sá Carneiro AirportPorto
- 19nmLPBRBraga Municipal AerodromeBraga
- 22nmLPOVOvar Air BaseOvar
- 36nmVRLVila Real AirportVila Real
- 44nmVSEAerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport)Viseu
- 58nmVGOVigo AirportVigo
Location
Open the full mapLPVL · Vilar de Luz Airfield · Maia, Portugal
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LPVL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,741 nm | 6h 46m |
| New York (TEB) | 2,893 nm | 7h 8m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,082 nm | 7h 34m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,424 nm | 8h 22m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,549 nm | 8h 39m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,569 nm | 8h 42m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,608 nm | 8h 47m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 4,077 nm | 9h 53m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LPVL?
- Vilar de Luz Airfield's longest paved runway is 5,606 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy 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 LPVL?
- Vilar de Luz Airfield has one runway; the longest measures 5,606 ft on a paved surface.
- Are there charter operators based at LPVL?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Vilar de Luz Airfield as a home base, including Nortavia S.A.. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to LPVL?
- The closest alternate is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO), about 8 nm away, followed by Braga Municipal Aerodrome (LPBR) at 19 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LPVL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 6h 46m (2,741 nm), New York about 7h 8m (2,893 nm), Washington DC about 7h 34m (3,082 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.