Lajes Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Praia da Vitória, Portugal. Its IATA code is TER and its ICAO code is LPLA. The airport lies at an elevation of 180 ft (55 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 15/33, 10,870 ft (3,313 m) long. Local time follows the Atlantic/Azores time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- TER
- ICAO code
- LPLA
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 180 ft (55 m)
- Coordinates
- 38.7618, -27.0908
- Time zone
- Atlantic/Azores
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 10,870 ft · 3,313 m | 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Lajes Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| GRW Graciosa Airport | Santa Cruz da Graciosa, Portugal | 89 km · 55 mi |
| SJZ São Jorge Airport | Velas, Portugal | 95 km · 59 mi |
| PIX Pico Airport | Pico Island, Portugal | 120 km · 75 mi |
| HOR Horta Airport | Horta, Portugal | 144 km · 89 mi |
| PDL João Paulo II Airport | Ponta Delgada, Portugal | 166 km · 103 mi |
| SMA Santa Maria Airport | Vila do Porto, Portugal | 261 km · 162 mi |
| FLW Flores Airport | Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal | 357 km · 222 mi |
| CVU Corvo Airport | Corvo, Portugal | 361 km · 224 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from TER. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHR London | 2,500 | 1,554 | 1,350 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 2,612 | 1,623 | 1,411 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 3,060 | 1,901 | 1,652 | View route |
| JFK New York | 3,953 | 2,456 | 2,134 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 4,679 | 2,907 | 2,526 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 5,093 | 3,164 | 2,750 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 7,135 | 4,433 | 3,852 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 7,204 | 4,476 | 3,890 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 7,664 | 4,762 | 4,138 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 7,833 | 4,867 | 4,230 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 9,168 | 5,697 | 4,950 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 9,227 | 5,733 | 4,982 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,503 | 6,526 | 5,671 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 11,643 | 7,234 | 6,287 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 13,325 | 8,280 | 7,195 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 19,458 | 12,090 | 10,506 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 135.000 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 120.300 |
| GCCD | GND | 121.900 |
| MISC | AMC COMD POST | 130.650 |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 28.442 |
| PTD | PTD | 30.877 |
| TWR | TWR | 122.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Lajes Airport?
The IATA code of Lajes Airport is TER and its ICAO code is LPLA.
Where is Lajes Airport located?
Lajes Airport is in Praia da Vitória, Autonomous Region of Azores, Portugal, at 38.7618, -27.0908.
What time zone is Lajes Airport in?
Lajes 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 Lajes Airport?
The longest runway listed is 15/33, 10,870 ft (3,313 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Lajes Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Graciosa Airport (GRW), about 89 km (55 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.