PDL
João Paulo II Airport
Ponta Delgada · PortugalICAO LPPD
João Paulo II Airport (PDL) is an airport serving Ponta Delgada, Portugal, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 37° 44' 28.3" N, 25° 41' 52.4" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 259 feet (79 meters) above sea level. With 17 direct destinations served by 5 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Atlantic/Azores (GMT+0).
Destinations
17
Airlines
5
Elevation ft
259/ 79m
Atlantic/Azores
GMT+0
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Airport Details
IATA Code
PDL
ICAO Code
LPPD
City
Ponta Delgada
Country
Portugal
Elevation
259 ft
Local Time
07:56 PM (GMT+0)
Coordinates
Latitude:37.7412°
Longitude:-25.6979°
Popular Routes from PDL
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FNC | Funchal, Portugal | 612 mi | 1h 40m | short-haul | 251 kg | View |
| BOS | Boston, United States | 2,395 mi | 5h 12m | medium-haul | 578 kg | View |
| LIS | Lisbon, Portugal | 902 mi | 2h 12m | short-haul | 370 kg | View |
| OPO | Porto, Portugal | 939 mi | 2h 27m | medium-haul | 236 kg | View |
| YYZ | Toronto, Canada | 2,811 mi | 6h 9m | long-haul | 679 kg | View |
| AMS | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 1,778 mi | 4h 2m | medium-haul | 446 kg | View |
| ARN | Stockholm, Sweden | 2,434 mi | 5h 17m | medium-haul | 588 kg | View |
| DUS | Duesseldorf, Germany | 1,835 mi | 4h 8m | medium-haul | 461 kg | View |
| FLW | Flores, Portugal | 317 mi | 1h 6m | short-haul | 130 kg | View |
| FRA | Frankfurt, Germany | 1,888 mi | 4h 14m | medium-haul | 474 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at PDL
5 active airlines serving João Paulo II Airport.
Air Berlin
ABGermany
Binter Canarias
NTSpain
SATA Air Acores
SPPortugal
SATA International
S4Portugal
TAP Portugal
TPPortugal
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to João Paulo II Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria Airport | SMA | Santa Maria (island) | Portugal | 97 km |
| Lajes Airport | TER | Lajes (terceira Island) | Portugal | 166 km |
| São Jorge Airport | SJZ | Sao Jorge Island | Portugal | 240 km |
| Pico Airport | PIX | Pico | Portugal | 257 km |
| Graciosa Airport | GRW | Graciosa Island | Portugal | 253 km |
| Horta Airport | HOR | Horta | Portugal | 278 km |
Other Airports in Portugal
Corvo Airport
CVUCorvo
Faro Airport
FAOFaro
Flores Airport
FLWFlores
Madeira Airport
FNCFunchal
Graciosa Airport
GRWGraciosa Island
Horta Airport
HORHorta
Lajes Airport
TERLajes (terceira Island)
Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport)
LISLisbon
Pico Airport
PIXPico
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport
OPOPorto
Porto Santo Airport
PXOPorto Santo
Santa Maria Airport
SMASanta Maria (island)
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 37° 44' 28.3" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 25° 41' 52.4" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 37.741199
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -25.697901
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Atlantic/Azores
- UTC Offset
- GMT+0
- Current Local Time
- 07:56 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 259 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 79 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for João Paulo II Airport?
The IATA code for João Paulo II Airport is PDL, and its ICAO code is LPPD. The airport is located in Ponta Delgada, Portugal.
How many destinations can you fly to from PDL?
There are 17 direct destinations available from João Paulo II Airport (PDL) in Ponta Delgada, Portugal.
What airlines fly from PDL?
There are 5 airlines operating from PDL, including Air Berlin, Binter Canarias, SATA Air Acores, SATA International, TAP Portugal.
What timezone is João Paulo II Airport in?
João Paulo II Airport is in the Atlantic/Azores timezone (GMT+0). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of João Paulo II Airport?
João Paulo II Airport sits at an elevation of 259 feet (79 meters) above sea level.
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