Cascais Municipal Aerodrome
Cascais Airport is a medium airport serving Cascais, Portugal, and is a practical gateway for travelers heading to the Portuguese Riviera and the wider Lisbon-area coast. Identified by IATA code CAT and ICAO code LPCS, the airport is especially useful for visitors who want a smaller, more straightforward arrival point than a major international hub. Its setting near Cascais makes it relevant for leisure trips focused on beaches, marinas, golf, and the relaxed resort atmosphere that defines this part of the country.
About Cascais Municipal Aerodrome
Cascais Airport is a medium airport serving Cascais, Portugal, and is a practical gateway for travelers heading to the Portuguese Riviera and the wider Lisbon-area coast. Identified by IATA code CAT and ICAO code LPCS, the airport is especially useful for visitors who want a smaller, more straightforward arrival point than a major international hub. Its setting near Cascais makes it relevant for leisure trips focused on beaches, marinas, golf, and the relaxed resort atmosphere that defines this part of the country.
Overview
Cascais Airport is a medium airport serving Cascais, Portugal, and is a practical gateway for travelers heading to the Portuguese Riviera and the wider Lisbon-area coast. Identified by IATA code CAT and ICAO code LPCS, the airport is especially useful for visitors who want a smaller, more straightforward arrival point than a major international hub. Its setting near Cascais makes it relevant for leisure trips focused on beaches, marinas, golf, and the relaxed resort atmosphere that defines this part of the country.
Key facts
- Airport name: Cascais Airport
- Location served: Cascais, Portugal
- Airport type: medium airport
- Elevation: 325 ft (99 m)
- Time zone listed: America/Nassau
- Official website: http://aerodromo-cascais.pt/?lang=en
Runway and operations
The airport has a single runway, 17/35, measuring 4,593 feet and surfaced in asphalt, with lighting available for operations. For travelers, that points to an airport designed for efficient movements rather than the scale of a large commercial complex, which can mean a more compact and easier-to-navigate experience on arrival or departure. Knowing the runway is lighted is also reassuring for those checking flight conditions around early morning, evening, or changing weather periods.
What this means for travelers
For most visitors, Cascais Airport is best understood as a convenient local access point for reaching Cascais quickly and starting a coastal stay with less ground transfer time. Before traveling, it is worth checking the official airport website for current operating information, local guidance, and any service updates. Because it is a smaller airport, planning ahead for onward transport and flight details is especially important, but many travelers will appreciate the calmer scale and more local feel.
Routes
Top routes from CAT
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Nearby airports
Other airports in Portugal
FAQ
Cascais Municipal Aerodrome — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Cascais Municipal Aerodrome is located in Tires, Portugal (Europe), at coordinates 24.320°, -75.450°.
- Its IATA code is CAT and its ICAO code is LPCS.
- Cascais Municipal Aerodrome serves Tires, Portugal. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Cascais Municipal Aerodrome operates on America/Nassau local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Cascais Municipal Aerodrome sits at latitude 24.320° and longitude -75.450°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from CAT. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for CAT is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from CAT on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is São Domingos de Rana, Lisboa, 2785, Portugal, the phone number is +351 21 445 7300, the official website is http://aerodromo-cascais.pt/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Portugal. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.