Corvo Island (Azores) Airport
Corvo Airport is the small airport serving Corvo, Portugal, the northernmost inhabited island in the Azores. Identified by IATA code CVU and ICAO code LPCR, it plays an outsized role in local travel, linking this remote Atlantic island to the wider region. For visitors, that means the airport is less about big-terminal convenience and more about simple, direct access to one of Portugal’s most isolated and distinctive destinations.
About Corvo Island (Azores) Airport
Corvo Airport is the small airport serving Corvo, Portugal, the northernmost inhabited island in the Azores. Identified by IATA code CVU and ICAO code LPCR, it plays an outsized role in local travel, linking this remote Atlantic island to the wider region. For visitors, that means the airport is less about big-terminal convenience and more about simple, direct access to one of Portugal’s most isolated and distinctive destinations.
Overview
Corvo Airport is the small airport serving Corvo, Portugal, the northernmost inhabited island in the Azores. Identified by IATA code CVU and ICAO code LPCR, it plays an outsized role in local travel, linking this remote Atlantic island to the wider region. For visitors, that means the airport is less about big-terminal convenience and more about simple, direct access to one of Portugal’s most isolated and distinctive destinations.
Practical snapshot
- Airport codes: CVU (IATA) and LPCR (ICAO)
- Location served: Corvo, Portugal
- Airport type: small airport
- Elevation: 62 ft (19 m) above sea level
- Runway: 11/29, asphalt, 2,625 ft long
- Time zone: Atlantic/Azores
What travellers should know
Because Corvo Airport is small, the travel experience is usually straightforward, with shorter walking distances and a simpler layout than at larger airports. Its single asphalt runway, 11/29, measures 2,625 feet, which reflects the airport’s compact scale and the island setting it serves. Travellers should expect a practical gateway rather than a full-service hub, and it is wise to plan carefully, especially when coordinating onward island travel in the Azores.
Why it matters for your trip
For most visitors, arriving at Corvo Airport is part of the destination experience itself. The airport sits at just 62 feet (19 m) above sea level and operates on Atlantic/Azores time, useful to keep in mind when checking schedules or arranging pickups. If you are heading to Corvo for hiking, quiet landscapes, or a slower pace, this airport is the essential first step onto an island where logistics are simple, local, and closely tied to the rhythms of the Atlantic.
Routes
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FAQ
Corvo Island (Azores) Airport — 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
- Corvo Island (Azores) Airport is located in Corvo Island (Azores), Portugal (Europe), at coordinates 39.700°, -31.100°.
- Its IATA code is CVU and its ICAO code is LPCR.
- Corvo Island (Azores) Airport serves Corvo Island (Azores), Portugal. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Corvo Island (Azores) Airport operates on Atlantic/Azores 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.
- Corvo Island (Azores) Airport sits at latitude 39.700° and longitude -31.100°. 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 CVU. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for CVU is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from CVU on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Corvo - V. Corvo - Flores, Corvo, Açores, 9980-000, Portugal, the phone number is +351 292 590 310, the official website is http://www.sata.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.