FAO Airport Code, Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport
FAO is the IATA code for Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport, the main international gateway for Faro, Portugal. Airlines and booking systems use FAO, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code LPFR. It lies in the northern and western hemispheres, at 37.02° N, 7.97° W.
What is the Faro airport code?
The airport code for Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport is FAO. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code LPFR, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It is a major hub, ranked number 156 by scheduled connections in the open dataset. Its ICAO code LPFR begins with L, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Europe.
Where is FAO?
Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport serves Faro, Portugal. It is close to sea level at 24 ft (7 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.
Runways at FAO
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 8,169 ft (2.49 km), designated 10/28.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Faro?
The IATA airport code for Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport in Faro is FAO. Its ICAO code is LPFR.
What is the 3-letter code for Faro?
The 3-letter IATA code for Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport in Faro is FAO.
What airport is FAO?
FAO is Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport, located in Faro, Portugal.
What country is FAO in?
FAO (Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport) is in Portugal.
Where is FAO airport located?
Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) is in Faro, Portugal, at coordinates 37.01591, -7.97094.
What is the ICAO code for Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport?
The ICAO code for Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport is LPFR. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code FAO.
What is the difference between FAO and LPFR?
FAO is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. LPFR is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport.
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Nearby and related airports
Other airports in Faro and Portugal and the wider region:
Popular routes from FAO
Distance and typical flight time from Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport to other airports it connects with:
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