Santa Cruz Airport
Flores Airport is the main air gateway for Santa Cruz das Flores on Flores Island in Portugal’s Azores, giving this remote Atlantic destination a practical link to the rest of the region and mainland travel connections. Identified by IATA code FLW and ICAO code LPFL, it is classified as a medium airport, but its scale feels straightforward and manageable for visitors. That simplicity is often a plus: arrivals and departures tend to be easier to navigate than at larger hubs, which suits travellers heading straight into island stays, road trips, or outdoor activities.
About Santa Cruz Airport
Flores Airport is the main air gateway for Santa Cruz das Flores on Flores Island in Portugal’s Azores, giving this remote Atlantic destination a practical link to the rest of the region and mainland travel connections. Identified by IATA code FLW and ICAO code LPFL, it is classified as a medium airport, but its scale feels straightforward and manageable for visitors. That simplicity is often a plus: arrivals and departures tend to be easier to navigate than at larger hubs, which suits travellers heading straight into island stays, road trips, or outdoor activities.
Overview
Flores Airport is the main air gateway for Santa Cruz das Flores on Flores Island in Portugal’s Azores, giving this remote Atlantic destination a practical link to the rest of the region and mainland travel connections. Identified by IATA code FLW and ICAO code LPFL, it is classified as a medium airport, but its scale feels straightforward and manageable for visitors. That simplicity is often a plus: arrivals and departures tend to be easier to navigate than at larger hubs, which suits travellers heading straight into island stays, road trips, or outdoor activities.
What Travellers Should Know
- Airport codes: FLW (IATA) and LPFL (ICAO)
- Location served: Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal
- Elevation: 112 ft (34 m) above sea level
- Runway: 18/36, 4,593 ft long, asphalt surface, lighted
- Time zone: Atlantic/Azores
Runway And Operations
The airport has a single lighted asphalt runway, 18/36, measuring 4,593 feet, which supports the kinds of aircraft typically used for inter-island and regional service. For passengers, that usually means an airport experience focused on essentials rather than long transfers or complex terminal navigation. Because Flores sits far out in the Atlantic, weather and wind can play a bigger role in operations than at many mainland airports, so it is wise to check flight status closely and allow some flexibility in onward plans.
Planning Your Arrival
For most visitors, Flores Airport is less about shopping or lengthy layovers and more about efficient arrival on one of the Azores’ most dramatic islands. Its setting near Santa Cruz das Flores makes it a convenient starting point for reaching accommodations, coastal viewpoints, hiking areas, and natural pools. Keep local time in mind when planning pickups or connections, as the airport operates on Atlantic/Azores time rather than mainland Portugal’s standard schedule.
Routes
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FAQ
Santa Cruz 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
- Santa Cruz Airport is located in Flores Island (Azores), Portugal (Europe), at coordinates 39.470°, -31.150°.
- Its IATA code is FLW and its ICAO code is LPFL.
- Santa Cruz Airport serves Flores Island (Azores), Portugal. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Santa Cruz 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.
- Santa Cruz Airport sits at latitude 39.470° and longitude -31.150°. 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 FLW. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for FLW is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from FLW on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Santa Cruz Das Flores, Azores, 9970-320, Portugal, the phone number is +351 800 201 201, the official website is http://www.ana.pt/pt-PT/Aeroportos/Acores/Flores/Paginas/Homepage-Flores.aspx. 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.