Airports / Portugal / VSE
Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport).
Viseu, Portugal · 2,060 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
111 ratings
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Operators based
2,060
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#6 / 29
Portugal airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 111 Google ratings , ranked against 29 rated Portugal fields.
34 nm
To the nearest alternate
Vila Real Airport (VRL), 5 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Viseu, Portugal, Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport) (LPVZ / VSE) operates as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 2,060 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
VSE has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Vila Real Airport (VRL, 34 nm), Ovar Air Base (LPOV, 36 nm), and Aerodromo Municipal de Coimbra (LPCO, 43 nm). VSE offers a single 4,035-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the light jet class.
Quotes for flights out of VSE vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from VSE, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
LPVZ
IATA
VSE
FAA / Local
LPVZ
Elevation
2,060 ft
Coordinates
40.7255° N · 7.8890° 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 2,060 ft, VSE sits higher than 94% of the 31 Portugal fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,035 ft
- 35/174,035 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,035 ft
VSE's 4,035 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light 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.
- 34nmVRLVila Real AirportVila Real
- 36nmLPOVOvar Air BaseOvar
- 43nmLPCOAerodromo Municipal de CoimbraCoimbra
- 44nmLPVLVilar de Luz AirfieldMaia
- 48nmOPOFrancisco de Sá Carneiro AirportPorto
- 57nmLPCBAerodromo de Castelo BrancoCastelo Branco
Location
Open the full mapLPVZ · Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport) · Viseu, Portugal
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from VSE on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,780 nm | 6h 52m |
| New York (TEB) | 2,932 nm | 7h 13m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,121 nm | 7h 39m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,466 nm | 8h 28m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,588 nm | 8h 45m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,603 nm | 8h 47m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,641 nm | 8h 52m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 4,117 nm | 9h 58m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use VSE?
- Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport)'s longest paved runway is 4,035 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light 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 VSE?
- Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport) has one runway; the longest measures 4,035 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to VSE?
- The closest alternate is Vila Real Airport (VRL), about 34 nm away, followed by Ovar Air Base (LPOV) at 36 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from VSE to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 6h 52m (2,780 nm), New York about 7h 13m (2,932 nm), Washington DC about 7h 39m (3,121 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.