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João Paulo II Airport

Large International Airport · Ponta Delgada, 20, Portugal

Conditions are good for visual flight at João Paulo II Airport. It's 73°F with 73% humidity. Winds from 330° at 10 kt.

ICAOLPPDIATAPDL
Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time
Local · UTC-2--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)
Elevation259ft79 m
Longest runway8,192ft2,497 m
Runways11 lighted
Coordinates37.74, -25.737°44'28.3"N 25°41'52.4"W
ClassInternationalScheduled service

Current weather

6 min ago
73°F23°C · Dew 64°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules
NESW330° @ 10 kt
  • Visibility6+ sm
  • CeilingUnlimited
  • Humidity73%
  • Altimeter29.62 inHg
  • Pressure1003 hPa
  • GustsNone
Scattered 1,800′Scattered 4,000′

Conditions are good for visual flight at João Paulo II Airport. It's 73°F with 73% humidity. Winds from 330° at 10 kt.

METAR observation

Live
RAWMETAR LPPD 281800Z 33010KT 9999 SCT018 SCT040 23/18 Q1003
Decoded — plain language
Wind330° @ 10 kt
Visibility6+ sm
Temperature73°F / 23°C
Dew point64°F · 73% RH
Altimeter29.62 inHg
CeilingUnlimited
Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules
SkyScattered 1,800′, Scattered 4,000′

Observed 28 Sep 2026 18:00Z·Ponta Delgada/Paulo II Arpt, AZ, PT·6 min ago

Forecast

TAF
Valid Mon 18:00Z – Tue 18:00Z
  1. InitialMon 18:00Zuntil Tue 18:00Z
    VFRWind320° @ 15 ktVis6+ smSkyFew 1,500′, Scattered 3,500′
    Now
  2. 30% temporaryMon 18:00Zuntil Tue 02:00Z
    Wind320° @ 18 G30 kt
    Now
RAWTAF LPPD 281700Z 2818/2918 32015KT 9999 FEW015 SCT035 PROB30 TEMPO 2818/2902 32018G30KT

Issued 28 Sep 2026 17:00Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

12/30
NESW
30
Headwind8 kt
Crosswind6 kt from R
★ Best
12
Tailwind8 kt
Crosswind6 kt from L
Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Runways

1 total
12/30◐ lit
8,192 ft2,497 × 148 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

2 listed
Tower118.30
Approach119.40
Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.

Nearby navaids

Within 40 NM
PD
Ponta DelgadaNDB
351 kHz1.1 NM109° E
MGL
Ponta DelgadaNDB
371 kHz5.4 NM090° E
VMG
Sao MiguelVORTAC
114.50 MHz6.9 NM336° NW

Distance and true bearing from the airport reference point