Lajes Airport (TER)
Praia da Vitória, PT 🇵🇹 Medium Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
LPLA
IATA
TER
Elevation
180 ft
Region
PT-20
Local Time
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GPS Code: LPLA
Local Code: Not available
Location: 38.761799° N, -27.090799° E
Continent: Europe
Type: Medium Airport
Keywords: Terceira Island
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Airport Routes
Lajes Airport (TER) offers 33 flight routes operated by 9 airlines. Major carriers include SATA Air Açores, TAP Air Portugal, Sata Internacional and others. Popular destinations from Praia da Vitória include General Humberto Delgado Airport, Porto / Oporto, John F Kennedy Intl, Horta and Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II.
Route Network Map
Top Routes (by observations)
Newly Discovered
- Horta (HOR) new
- Sao Jorge (SJZ) new
- Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II (PDL) new
- General Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) new
- Porto / Oporto (OPO) new
- Pico (PIX) new
- Flores (FLW) new
- Graciosa (GRW) new
- Boston Logan Intl (BOS) new
- Mexico City Santa Lucía Airport (NLU) new
- Princess Juliana Int'l (SXM) new
- Charles de Gaulle/Roissy (CDG) new
Popular Flight Routes
| Destination | IATA | City | Aircraft Type | Airline | Details | Route Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II | PDL |
Ponta Delgada | DH8B | SATA Air Açores | 346 flights · 103 mi | |
| Graciosa | GRW |
Graciosa Island / Santa Cruz da Graciosa | DH8B | SATA Air Açores | 117 flights · 55 mi | |
| General Humberto Delgado Airport | LIS |
Lisbon | A21N | TAP Air Portugal | 110 flights · 967 mi | |
| Horta | HOR |
Horta | DH8D | SATA Air Açores | 102 flights · 89 mi | |
| Sao Jorge | SJZ |
Sao Jorge Island | DH8D | SATA Air Açores | 100 flights · 59 mi | |
| Pico | PIX |
Pico Island | DH8D | SATA Air Açores | 68 flights · 74 mi | |
| General Humberto Delgado Airport | LIS |
Lisbon | A320 | Sata Internacional | 52 flights · 967 mi | |
| Flores | FLW |
Flores Island / Santa Cruz das Flores | DH8D | SATA Air Açores | 33 flights · 222 mi | |
| General Humberto Delgado Airport | LIS |
Lisbon | B738 | Ryanair | 33 flights · 967 mi | |
| Porto / Oporto | OPO |
Francisco Sa Carneiro Int. | B738 | Ryanair | 28 flights · 988 mi | |
| Porto / Oporto | OPO |
Francisco Sa Carneiro Int. | A320 | Sata Internacional | 27 flights · 988 mi | |
| Pico | PIX |
Pico Island | DH8D | Universal Air Charter and Management | 25 flights · 74 mi | |
| Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II | PDL |
Ponta Delgada | DH8D | Universal Air Charter and Management | 21 flights · 103 mi | |
| Porto / Oporto | OPO |
Francisco Sa Carneiro Int. | A320 | White | 18 flights · 988 mi | |
| General Humberto Delgado Airport | LIS |
Lisbon | E190 | Portugalia | 16 flights · 967 mi | |
| General Humberto Delgado Airport | LIS |
Lisbon | A320 | White | 12 flights · 967 mi | |
| Horta | HOR |
Horta | DH8D | Universal Air Charter and Management | 9 flights · 89 mi | |
| Boston Logan Intl | BOS |
Boston | A21N | Sata Internacional | 8 flights · 2296 mi | |
| San Francisco Int'l | SFO |
San Francisco | A339 | TAP Air Portugal | 4 flights · 4912 mi | |
| Toronto Pearson Int'l | YYZ |
Toronto | A21N | Sata Internacional | 3 flights · 2789 mi | |
| John F Kennedy Intl | JFK |
New York | A21N | Sata Internacional | 3 flights · 2480 mi | |
| Bermuda Int'l | BDA |
Hamilton | UNKNOWN | UK Royal Air Force Transport | 2 flights · 2177 mi | |
| John F Kennedy Intl | JFK |
New York | A333 | Delta Air Lines | 2 flights · 2459 mi | |
| Charleston Intl/AFB | CHS |
Charleston | A400 | German Air Force | 1 flight · 3116 mi | |
| Westchester County | HPN |
White Plains | E190 | Air X Charter | 1 flight · 2644 mi | |
| Norfolk Intl | ORF |
Norfolk | G280 | UNKNOWN | 1 flight · 2694 mi | |
| Nnamdi Azikiwe Int'l | ABV |
Abuja | GLF4 | UNKNOWN | 1 flight · 2960 mi | |
| Norman Manley Int'l | KIN |
Kingston | CL60 | Luxembourg Air Ambulance | 1 flight · 3347 mi | |
| Washington Dulles Intl | IAD |
Washington | CL60 | Luxembourg Air Ambulance | 1 flight · 2677 mi | |
| General Ignacio Pesqueira Garcia Int'l | HMO |
Hermosillo | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | 1 flight · 4697 mi | |
| Charles de Gaulle/Roissy | CDG |
Paris | B772 | Air France | 1 flight · 1625 mi | |
| Princess Juliana Int'l | SXM |
St Maarten | UNKNOWN | Avcon Jet AG | 1 flight · 2647 mi | |
| Mexico City Santa Lucía Airport | NLU |
Santa Lucía | B77L | Air France | 1 flight · 4725 mi |
Top Airlines
Operating at Lajes AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SATA Air Açores
SAT
/ SP
|
6 | 766 | 6 | May 9, 2026 |
TAP Air Portugal
TAP
/ TP
|
2 | 114 | 2 | May 9, 2026 |
Sata Internacional
RZO
/ S4
|
5 | 93 | 5 | May 8, 2026 |
Ryanair
RYR
/ FR
|
2 | 61 | 2 | Mar 7, 2026 |
|
Universal Air Charter and Management
UVL
/ VO
|
3 | 55 | 3 | Sep 30, 2025 |
|
White
WHT
/ WI
|
2 | 30 | 2 | May 9, 2026 |
Portugalia
PGA
/ NI
|
1 | 16 | 1 | May 8, 2026 |
| 1 | 2 | 1 | Oct 10, 2025 | |
| 2 | 2 | 2 | Aug 26, 2025 |
For Pilots
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
15/33 |
10870 ft | 197 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 135.0 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 120.3 MHz |
| GCCD | GND | 121.9 MHz |
| MISC | AMC COMD POST | 130.65 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 28.442 MHz |
| PTD | PTD | 30.877 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 122.1 MHz |
Ground Transportation
Taxis
Taxis are available 24/7 directly outside the arrivals terminal. It is a convenient and direct way to get to the main cities of Angra do Heroísmo (a 20-25 minute drive) or the nearby Praia da Vitória (a 5-minute drive). Fares are metered.
Rental Cars
Multiple car rental agencies, including major international companies (Hertz, Sixt, Europcar) and local providers (Ilha Verde, Wayzor), have service desks inside the arrivals hall. Renting a car is a very popular option for exploring the island. It is highly recommended to book in advance, especially during the peak summer season, to ensure availability and better pricing.
Public Transportation
Public bus service is operated by the company EVT (Empresa de Viação Terceirense). The bus stop is located outside the terminal. While it is the most economical option, the service is infrequent and may not align well with flight arrival or departure times, especially on weekends and holidays. It is essential to check the current schedule in advance if you plan to use the bus.