Cascais Airport: Private Jets and a 1,400 m Runway

Cascais, one runway with two landing distances

Cascais Airport, LPCS, can be considered for a private flight to or from the Lisbon region. Its runway is 1,400 m long and 30 m wide, while the published landing distance is 1,210 m on runway 17 and 1,400 m on runway 35. That distinction influences aircraft selection. To plan your arrival at Cascais, we review the itinerary with the operator before recommending an option.

IBC Aviation's Paris office supports the arrangements. As an independent broker, we compare operator proposals against the mission requirements rather than treating Cascais as an automatic substitute for Lisbon Airport.

Landing direction changes the performance assessment

Physical length describes the runway infrastructure. Landing distance available, or LDA, identifies the distance the crew can use in its calculation for a particular direction. At Cascais, the difference deserves attention when the aircraft is selected.

The operator compares the available distance with aircraft performance, expected weight and conditions on the day. A capability quoted in a manufacturer's general specification cannot validate a specific flight. We therefore pass on passenger and baggage requirements before comparing the proposals.

Match daytime opening to your appointments

Published standard opening runs from 08:00 local time to sunset. Certain extensions require prior permission. The airport presents seasonal variations in its operating information, so the window must be confirmed for your travel date.

The local-time table also publishes a night closure from 00:00 to 06:59. Security cover or a service available on request does not mean the airport itself has unrestricted opening.

An evening dinner or a meeting with an uncertain finish may therefore influence the choice of departure airport. Tell us which appointment cannot move and what flexibility you have. We can then compare realistic alternatives rather than assume that the aircraft can leave whenever the event ends.

Arrange handling and fire cover with the aircraft

The AIP requires non-based aircraft to use a ground handler. This should be coordinated ahead of arrival, including passenger reception and the crew's requirements for the stop.

Published fire cover is category 5. A higher category, up to 7, requires prior arrangement with at least 24 hours' notice and subsequent confirmation. The requirement is assessed for the actual aircraft selected; it is an operational provision rather than an optional passenger amenity.

We bring these requests into your proposed charter programme. For a stay, aircraft parking also needs approval. Confirmation of ground reception does not imply that a visiting aircraft can be accommodated in a hangar.

Cascais or Lisbon, let the itinerary decide

Your destination on the ground and the flight programme should be considered together. A stay focused on Cascais has different requirements from a long-range arrival followed by meetings in Lisbon. Aircraft size and requested operating times can matter more than geographic proximity alone.

Our guide to Lisbon by private jet provides the wider destination context. For Cascais itself, we seek a flight-specific operational assessment covering approach procedures and expected weather.

The published procedures include an RNP approach to runway 35 and visual circling to runway 17. These form part of the operator's feasibility assessment. They should not be used to assume identical access for every aircraft or weather condition.

Which aircraft and budget should you consider?

The Pilatus PC-24 may be included in the comparison for a suitable mission. Selection is based on the flight requirements, validated performance and proposed configuration, rather than the aircraft's commercial category alone.

For an initial budget guide, light jets start at approximately EUR 4,000 per flight hour. Our private jet charter pricing explains the main components of a quotation. This hourly indication is not a total price for a trip to or from Cascais.

Aircraft positioning, handling and airport fees also count, as does the return programme. For a stay lasting several days, we compare local waiting arrangements with any necessary repositioning flights. Share your dates and destination address so that we can prepare a proposal around the whole trip.

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Frequently asked questions

Can a private jet use Cascais for a visit to Lisbon?

Yes, Cascais can be assessed for a private flight to or from the Lisbon region. The aircraft must be suitable for the available distances, runway direction and conditions of the flight. Your schedule and final destination also influence the airport choice.

How much does a private flight to or from Cascais cost?

Light jets start at an indicative EUR 4,000 per flight hour. The total quote also includes aircraft positioning, airport fees, handling and the return programme. This hourly guide is not a journey fare.

Why are there two landing distances for one runway?

Runway 17/35 is physically 1,400 m long, but its published LDA is 1,210 m on 17 and 1,400 m on 35. The operator uses the distance for the intended landing direction in its performance assessment.

Can departure be arranged after sunset?

Certain opening extensions require prior permission. Seasonal hours and the exact operating window must be confirmed for the flight date. The published local-time table includes a closure from 00:00 to 06:59.