João Paulo II Airport is a large airport serving Ponta Delgada, Portugal. Its IATA code is PDL and its ICAO code is LPPD. The airport lies at an elevation of 259 ft (79 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 12/30, 8,192 ft (2,497 m) long. Local time follows the Atlantic/Azores time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- PDL
- ICAO code
- LPPD
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 259 ft (79 m)
- Coordinates
- 37.7412, -25.6979
- Time zone
- Atlantic/Azores
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 8,192 ft · 2,497 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to João Paulo II Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SMA Santa Maria Airport | Vila do Porto, Portugal | 97 km · 60 mi |
| TER Lajes Airport | Praia da Vitória, Portugal | 166 km · 103 mi |
| SJZ São Jorge Airport | Velas, Portugal | 240 km · 149 mi |
| GRW Graciosa Airport | Santa Cruz da Graciosa, Portugal | 253 km · 157 mi |
| PIX Pico Airport | Pico Island, Portugal | 256 km · 159 mi |
| HOR Horta Airport | Horta, Portugal | 278 km · 173 mi |
| FLW Flores Airport | Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal | 509 km · 316 mi |
| CVU Corvo Airport | Corvo, Portugal | 517 km · 321 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from PDL. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHR London | 2,493 | 1,549 | 1,346 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 2,583 | 1,605 | 1,395 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 3,031 | 1,883 | 1,636 | View route |
| JFK New York | 4,105 | 2,550 | 2,216 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 4,609 | 2,864 | 2,489 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 5,237 | 3,254 | 2,828 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 7,140 | 4,437 | 3,855 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 7,267 | 4,515 | 3,924 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 7,578 | 4,709 | 4,092 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 7,994 | 4,968 | 4,317 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 9,060 | 5,630 | 4,892 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 9,120 | 5,667 | 4,925 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,547 | 6,554 | 5,695 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 11,729 | 7,288 | 6,333 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 13,274 | 8,248 | 7,167 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 19,508 | 12,122 | 10,533 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 119.400 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of João Paulo II Airport?
The IATA code of João Paulo II Airport is PDL and its ICAO code is LPPD.
Where is João Paulo II Airport located?
João Paulo II Airport is in Ponta Delgada, Autonomous Region of Azores, Portugal, at 37.7412, -25.6979.
What time zone is João Paulo II Airport in?
João Paulo II 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 João Paulo II Airport?
The longest runway listed is 12/30, 8,192 ft (2,497 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to João Paulo II Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Santa Maria Airport (SMA), about 97 km (60 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.