Principe Airport is a medium-sized airport serving São Tomé & Príncipe, São Tomé & Príncipe. Its IATA code is PCP and its ICAO code is FPPR. The airport lies at an elevation of 591 ft (180 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 18/36, 4,331 ft (1,320 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Sao_Tome time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- PCP
- ICAO code
- FPPR
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 591 ft (180 m)
- Coordinates
- 1.6612, 7.4111
- Time zone
- Africa/Sao_Tome
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 4,331 ft · 1,320 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Principe Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| TMS São Tomé International Airport | São Tomé, São Tomé & Príncipe | 162 km · 101 mi |
| OCS Corisco International Airport | Corisco Island, Equatorial Guinea | 229 km · 142 mi |
| LBV Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport | Libreville, Gabon | 260 km · 162 mi |
| BSG Bata International Airport | Bata, Equatorial Guinea | 268 km · 167 mi |
| SSG Malabo International Airport | Malabo, Equatorial Guinea | 274 km · 170 mi |
| POG Port Gentil International Airport | Port Gentil, Gabon | 303 km · 188 mi |
| PHG Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force Base | Port Harcourt, Nigeria | 357 km · 222 mi |
| QUO Akwa Ibom International Airport | Uyo, Nigeria | 365 km · 227 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from PCP. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 3,816 | 2,371 | 2,061 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 4,896 | 3,042 | 2,644 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 5,285 | 3,284 | 2,854 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 5,379 | 3,342 | 2,904 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,587 | 3,472 | 3,017 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,765 | 3,582 | 3,113 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 6,455 | 4,011 | 3,486 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,941 | 4,934 | 4,288 | View route |
| JFK New York | 9,145 | 5,682 | 4,938 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 10,075 | 6,261 | 5,440 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 10,735 | 6,670 | 5,796 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,504 | 7,148 | 6,212 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,669 | 7,251 | 6,301 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 13,118 | 8,151 | 7,083 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 13,576 | 8,436 | 7,330 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,815 | 9,206 | 8,000 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | AFIS | 118.900 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Principe Airport?
The IATA code of Principe Airport is PCP and its ICAO code is FPPR.
Where is Principe Airport located?
Principe Airport is in São Tomé & Príncipe, Autonomous Region of Principe, São Tomé & Príncipe, at 1.6612, 7.4111.
What time zone is Principe Airport in?
Principe Airport uses the IANA time zone Africa/Sao_Tome. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Principe Airport?
The longest runway listed is 18/36, 4,331 ft (1,320 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Principe Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is São Tomé International Airport (TMS), about 162 km (101 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.