Portela Airport

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Portela Airport
Lisbon Airport
Aeroporto da Portela
Aeroporto de Lisboa

IATA: LIS – ICAO: LPPT
Summary
Airport type Public
Operator Aeroportos de Portugal
Location Lisbon, Portugal
Elevation AMSL 374 ft / 114 m
Coordinates 38°46′53″N 09°08′09″W / 38.78139, -9.13583
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
03/21 12,484 3,805 Asphalt
17/35 7,874 2,400 Asphalt

Portela Airport (Portuguese: Aeroporto da Portela or Aeroporto da Portela de Sacavém) (IATA: LIS, ICAO: LPPT) is located inside the city of Lisbon, capital of Portugal, although it takes its name from the neighbouring parish (freguesia) of Portela, also known as Portela de Sacavém). It is also known as the Lisbon Airport (Portuguese: Aeroporto de Lisboa).

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The airport is the main international gateway to Portugal and a major European hub. It is one of the largest airports in Southern Europe. The airport has two main runways, capable of accommodating large-size aircraft such as the Boeing 747. During World War II, as the neutral airport was open to both German and British airlines, it was a hub for smuggling people into, out of and all around Europe. As such, it was heavily monitored by both Axis and Allied spies. In 2006, the airport handled more than 12 million passengers and 81,027 tonnes of cargo. The airport is the main base-hub of TAP Portugal. The airport is run by State-owned company Aeroportos de Portugal.

The airport was opened on 15 October, 1942, with four 1,000 m runways. It quickly expanded, with extended runways and a new terminal. It also expanded its parking facilities to allow more aircraft movements (110,437 in 2002).

The airport is now completely surrounded by urban development, being one of the few airports in Europe located inside a major city. This has led to a national debate on whether to keep the present location or to build a new airport. As of 2006, Ota, 50 km North of Lisbon, was chosen as one of the sites for the new airport. In 2007 an independent study suggested Alcochete as an alternative location. Final decision will be taken by December 2007, more than 35 years after the first capacity increase studies were initiated.

In November 2006, the company operating the airport, ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal, announced an expansion plan for the current airport structures, in order to respond current passenger traffic growth trends and full capacity use of the airport, until the new Lisbon international airport is finished in 2017.

This plan involves the construction of a new terminal (Terminal 2), to start functioning on a limited basis as of 1st August 2007, and the expansion of the current main terminal, with new boarding gates, new parking positions and a more efficient use of currently existing structures. These new structures will be fully operating in 2010.

Improvement/deliverable Quarter
Baggage claim refurbishment 2Q07
New Terminal 2 3Q07
New lightening and other 1Q08
New cargo facilities 3Q08
New fuel storage 4Q08
Enlargement of express cargo facilities 1Q09
New north pier and boarding lounge 3Q09
Electrical refurbishments 4Q09
Expansion of south pier 1Q10
New north bus gate and baggage claim 1Q10
Departure lounge refurbishments and underground station 1Q10
Other terminal improvements 3Q10

Source: Aeroportos de Portugal

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