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Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO)
Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport is an international airport serving Faro (Faro District), Portugal. Its IATA code is FAO and its ICAO code is LPFR. It has one runway, 2,490 m long.
- IATAFAO
- ICAOLPFR
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- FAO
- ICAO code
- LPFR
- City
- Faro
- Region / province
- Faro District
- Country / territory
- Portugal
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 37.0159° N, 7.9709° W
- Elevation
- 7 m (24 ft)
- Time zone
- Europe/Lisbon (UTC+01:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,490 m (8,169 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 2,490 m8,169 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
11,109 km
Direct flight: ≈ 14 h 25 min
Hanoi (HAN)
10,532 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 40 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
11,380 km
Direct flight: ≈ 14 h 45 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 119.400 MHz |
| ATIS | 124.200 MHz |
| Ground GND | 118.575 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.200 MHz |
Air freight to and from Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Faro through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Portugal
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport | LIS | 221 km |
| Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport | OPO | 475 km |
| Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport | FNC | 935 km |
| João Paulo II Airport | PDL | 1,566 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport?
The IATA code of Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport is FAO and its ICAO code is LPFR. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport located?
Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport is in Faro, Faro District, Portugal, at coordinates 37.0159° N, 7.9709° W and an elevation of 7 m (24 ft).
How far is Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 11,380 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 10,532 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 11,109 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 14 h 45 min.
How long is the runway at Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport?
The longest runway at Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport is 2,490 m (8,169 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.