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João Paulo II Airport (PDL)
João Paulo II Airport is an international airport serving Ponta Delgada (Autonomous Region of Azores), Portugal. Its IATA code is PDL and its ICAO code is LPPD. It has one runway, 2,497 m long.
- IATAPDL
- ICAOLPPD
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- PDL
- ICAO code
- LPPD
- City
- Ponta Delgada
- Region / province
- Autonomous Region of Azores
- Country / territory
- Portugal
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 37.7412° N, 25.6979° W
- Elevation
- 79 m (259 ft)
- Time zone
- Atlantic/Azores (UTC)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,497 m (8,192 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 2,497 m8,192 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)
12,339 km
Direct flight: ≈ 15 h 55 min
Hanoi (HAN)
11,729 km
Direct flight: ≈ 15 h 10 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
12,688 km
Direct flight: ≈ 16 h 20 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 119.400 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.300 MHz |
Air freight to and from João Paulo II Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Ponta Delgada 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport | FNC | 985 km |
| Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport | LIS | 1,449 km |
| Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport | OPO | 1,509 km |
| Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport | FAO | 1,566 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of João Paulo II Airport?
The IATA code of João Paulo II Airport is PDL and its ICAO code is LPPD. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is João Paulo II Airport located?
João Paulo II Airport is in Ponta Delgada, Autonomous Region of Azores, Portugal, at coordinates 37.7412° N, 25.6979° W and an elevation of 79 m (259 ft).
How far is João Paulo II Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from João Paulo II Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 12,688 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 11,729 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 12,339 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 16 h 20 min.
How long is the runway at João Paulo II Airport?
The longest runway at João Paulo II Airport is 2,497 m (8,192 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from João Paulo II Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and João Paulo II Airport (PDL) 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.