Horta Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Horta, Portugal. Its IATA code is HOR and its ICAO code is LPHR. The airport lies at an elevation of 118 ft (36 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 10/28, 5,233 ft (1,595 m) long. Local time follows the Atlantic/Azores time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- HOR
- ICAO code
- LPHR
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 118 ft (36 m)
- Coordinates
- 38.5199, -28.7159
- Time zone
- Atlantic/Azores
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 5,233 ft · 1,595 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Horta Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| PIX Pico Airport | Pico Island, Portugal | 24 km · 15 mi |
| SJZ São Jorge Airport | Velas, Portugal | 50 km · 31 mi |
| GRW Graciosa Airport | Santa Cruz da Graciosa, Portugal | 87 km · 54 mi |
| TER Lajes Airport | Praia da Vitória, Portugal | 144 km · 89 mi |
| FLW Flores Airport | Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal | 233 km · 145 mi |
| CVU Corvo Airport | Corvo, Portugal | 243 km · 151 mi |
| PDL João Paulo II Airport | Ponta Delgada, Portugal | 278 km · 173 mi |
| SMA Santa Maria Airport | Vila do Porto, Portugal | 356 km · 221 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from HOR. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHR London | 2,622 | 1,629 | 1,416 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 2,743 | 1,704 | 1,481 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 3,190 | 1,982 | 1,723 | View route |
| JFK New York | 3,827 | 2,378 | 2,066 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 4,820 | 2,995 | 2,603 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 4,960 | 3,082 | 2,678 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 6,996 | 4,347 | 3,778 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 7,133 | 4,432 | 3,852 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 7,721 | 4,798 | 4,169 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 7,807 | 4,851 | 4,215 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 9,302 | 5,780 | 5,023 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 9,315 | 5,788 | 5,030 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,590 | 6,580 | 5,718 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 11,694 | 7,267 | 6,315 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 13,461 | 8,364 | 7,268 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 19,506 | 12,121 | 10,533 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 119.700 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.000 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Horta Airport?
The IATA code of Horta Airport is HOR and its ICAO code is LPHR.
Where is Horta Airport located?
Horta Airport is in Horta, Autonomous Region of Azores, Portugal, at 38.5199, -28.7159.
What time zone is Horta Airport in?
Horta Airport uses the IANA time zone Atlantic/Azores. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Horta Airport?
The longest runway listed is 10/28, 5,233 ft (1,595 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Horta Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Pico Airport (PIX), about 24 km (15 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.