TER
Lajes Airport
Lajes (terceira Island) · PortugalICAO LPLA
Lajes Airport (TER) is an airport serving Lajes (terceira Island), Portugal, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 38° 45' 42.5" N, 27° 5' 26.9" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 180 feet (55 meters) above sea level. With 8 direct destinations served by 3 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Atlantic/Azores (GMT+0).
Destinations
8
Airlines
3
Elevation ft
180/ 55m
Atlantic/Azores
GMT+0
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Airport Details
IATA Code
TER
ICAO Code
LPLA
City
Lajes (terceira Island)
Country
Portugal
Elevation
180 ft
Local Time
05:31 PM (GMT+0)
Coordinates
Latitude:38.7618°
Longitude:-27.0908°
Popular Routes from TER
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIS | Lisbon, Portugal | 968 mi | 2h 30m | medium-haul | 243 kg | View |
| OPO | Porto, Portugal | 990 mi | 2h 32m | medium-haul | 249 kg | View |
| FLW | Flores, Portugal | 222 mi | 0h 55m | short-haul | 91 kg | View |
| GRW | Graciosa Island, Portugal | 55 mi | 0h 36m | short-haul | 23 kg | View |
| HOR | Horta, Portugal | 89 mi | 0h 40m | short-haul | 37 kg | View |
| PDL | Ponta Delgada, Portugal | 103 mi | 0h 42m | short-haul | 42 kg | View |
| PIX | Pico, Portugal | 74 mi | 0h 38m | short-haul | 31 kg | View |
| SJZ | Sao Jorge Island, Portugal | 59 mi | 0h 37m | short-haul | 24 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at TER
3 active airlines serving Lajes Airport.
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 Lajes Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| São Jorge Airport | SJZ | Sao Jorge Island | Portugal | 95 km |
| Graciosa Airport | GRW | Graciosa Island | Portugal | 89 km |
| Pico Airport | PIX | Pico | Portugal | 120 km |
| Horta Airport | HOR | Horta | Portugal | 144 km |
| João Paulo II Airport | PDL | Ponta Delgada | Portugal | 166 km |
| Santa Maria Airport | SMA | Santa Maria (island) | Portugal | 261 km |
| Flores Airport | FLW | Flores | Portugal | 358 km |
| Corvo Airport | CVU | Corvo | Portugal | 362 km |
Other Airports in Portugal
Corvo Airport
CVUCorvo
Faro Airport
FAOFaro
Flores Airport
FLWFlores
Madeira Airport
FNCFunchal
Graciosa Airport
GRWGraciosa Island
Horta Airport
HORHorta
Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport)
LISLisbon
Pico Airport
PIXPico
João Paulo II Airport
PDLPonta Delgada
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport
OPOPorto
Porto Santo Airport
PXOPorto Santo
Santa Maria Airport
SMASanta Maria (island)
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 38° 45' 42.5" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 27° 5' 26.9" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 38.761799
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -27.090799
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Atlantic/Azores
- UTC Offset
- GMT+0
- Current Local Time
- 05:31 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 180 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 55 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Lajes Airport?
The IATA code for Lajes Airport is TER, and its ICAO code is LPLA. The airport is located in Lajes (terceira Island), Portugal.
How many destinations can you fly to from TER?
There are 8 direct destinations available from Lajes Airport (TER) in Lajes (terceira Island), Portugal.
What airlines fly from TER?
There are 3 airlines operating from TER, including SATA Air Acores, SATA International, TAP Portugal.
What timezone is Lajes Airport in?
Lajes Airport is in the Atlantic/Azores timezone (GMT+0). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Lajes Airport?
Lajes Airport sits at an elevation of 180 feet (55 meters) above sea level.
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