Cascais Airport (LPCS)
More about Cascais Airport
Cascais Airport (LPCS/CAT) is a private-jet charter gateway for Lisbon, Portugal, giving travelers a more focused way to arrive for the capital and its Atlantic-facing coast.
For private travelers, the field’s appeal is its scale and purpose. Instead of planning around a large commercial gateway, your itinerary can be organized around a direct aircraft-side arrival flow, coordinated ground transportation, and a cleaner handoff from flight to Lisbon itself. The airport’s 5,577-foot runway is a core planning fact your charter advisor will review against the selected aircraft and route.
LPCS supports charter travel through Lisbon on a wide range of city pairs, from New York, Miami, London, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Rome, Nice, Zurich, Toronto, and Vancouver to longer-range itineraries involving Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Tokyo, Sydney, Honolulu, Cabo San Lucas, Cancun, Nassau, Providenciales, and Puerto Vallarta. It is equally relevant for departures from Lisbon to those same leisure, business, and transatlantic markets.
Lisbon Airport, Beja Airport, Aeroporto de Faro, and Oporto-Francisco S Carneiro Airport also serve the broader destination set. A private traveler may choose Cascais for the character of its own setting: a Lisbon-area field suited to a more discreet arrival plan, especially when the final schedule is centered on Lisbon rather than a wider commercial-airport itinerary.
Lisbon rewards that kind of clean arrival. The city moves from riverfront avenues and tiled facades to Atlantic light with unusual ease, making the first hour on the ground feel like part of the trip rather than an interruption between airport and address.
“For LPCS, we secure the aircraft match and ground-handling plan first, then build the route around firm dates and passenger details. Early confirmation gives the desk more room to compare suitable aircraft and departure windows.”
Quick Facts
Cascais Airport at a glance
- ICAO
- LPCS
- IATA
- CAT
- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Longest runway
- 5,577 ft
Destinations served by LPCS
Other airports serving the same destinations as LPCS
Cascais Airport is not the only airport recorded against these destinations. The fields below serve the same cities — weigh them against the facts above before deciding where to fly.
- 8,169 ft longest runway
- Also serves Lisbon
- 11,319 ft longest runway
- Also serves Lisbon
- 12,484 ft longest runway
- Also serves Lisbon
- 11,417 ft longest runway
- Also serves Lisbon
Planning a charter through LPCS
- Confirm the airport
- Quotes for this trip are issued against Cascais Airport (LPCS). Check that code against your itinerary before the booking is confirmed.
- Share the wider itinerary
- Tell your advisor where the trip begins and ends around Lisbon, Portugal, and the schedule is built to fit it.
- Runway on record
- The longest runway recorded for this airport is 5,577 ft. Your advisor confirms the aircraft with the operator for every trip.
Popular routes through LPCS
Classes shown are the range fit for each leg, not a restriction at LPCS.
| Route | This airport | Typical aircraft | Flight time | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen to Lisbon | Arriving Lisbon | Ultra Long Haul Jets | 9h 16m – 10h 48m | 4,302 nm |
| Atlanta to Lisbon | Arriving Lisbon | Heavy Jets · Ultra Long Haul Jets | 7h 41m – 8h 57m | 3,543 nm |
| Austin to Lisbon | Arriving Lisbon | Ultra Long Haul Jets | 9h 8m – 10h 38m | 4,238 nm |
| Cabo San Lucas to Lisbon | Arriving Lisbon | Ultra Long Haul Jets | 10h 46m – 12h 33m | 5,026 nm |
| Cancun to Lisbon | Arriving Lisbon | Ultra Long Haul Jets | 8h 46m – 10h 13m | 4,065 nm |
| Charleston to Lisbon | Arriving Lisbon | Heavy Jets · Ultra Long Haul Jets | 7h 21m – 8h 34m | 3,386 nm |
| Chicago to Lisbon | Arriving Lisbon | Heavy Jets · Ultra Long Haul Jets | 7h 34m – 8h 49m | 3,491 nm |
| Dallas to Lisbon | Arriving Lisbon | Ultra Long Haul Jets | 8h 52m – 10h 20m | 4,115 nm |
| Geneva to Lisbon | Arriving Lisbon | Midsize Jets · Super Midsize Jets | 1h 59m – 2h 16m | 807 nm |
| Hilton Head to Lisbon | Arriving Lisbon | Heavy Jets · Ultra Long Haul Jets | 7h 27m – 8h 40m | 3,431 nm |
| Honolulu to Lisbon | Arriving Lisbon | Ultra Long Haul Jets | 14h 27m – 16h 52m | 6,794 nm |
| Houston to Lisbon | Arriving Lisbon | Ultra Long Haul Jets | 8h 57m – 10h 26m | 4,153 nm |
Common questions about Cascais Airport charter
Can I book a private jet charter to Lisbon through Cascais Airport?
Yes. Cascais Airport serves Lisbon, Portugal for private jet charter, with listed routes connecting the city to markets including New York, Miami, London, Paris, Geneva, Zurich, Toronto, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Tokyo, and Sydney.
What is the runway length at LPCS?
Cascais Airport has a longest runway of 5,577 feet. Your advisor will review that fact alongside the requested route, passenger count, luggage, and aircraft options before presenting a charter plan.
Why would I use LPCS instead of Lisbon Airport, Beja, Faro, or Oporto?
Cascais Airport may suit travelers who want a Lisbon-area arrival planned around the airport’s own setting rather than a broader commercial-airport itinerary. Lisbon Airport, Beja Airport, Aeroporto de Faro, and Oporto-Francisco S Carneiro Airport are also relevant alternates for the destination set.
Which charter routes are commonly planned through this airport?
Cascais Airport is listed for routes between Lisbon and many major private-aviation markets, including Aspen, Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Geneva, Ibiza, London, Los Angeles, Miami, Milan, Nantucket, New York, Nice, Palm Beach, Paris, Rome, San Diego, Seattle, Toronto, Vancouver, and Zurich.
Is Cascais a U.S. customs port of entry?
Cascais Airport is not listed as a U.S. customs port of entry. For itineraries that require customs planning, the charter desk will coordinate the routing and clearance sequence before confirming the flight.
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