Terceira Airport, also known as Lajes, lies on the north-east coast of the island, near Praia da Vitória. It shares its runway with a Portuguese air base that US forces have also used for decades. It is the second airport of the Azores, with flights from Lisbon, Porto and the other islands, and the gateway to Angra do Heroísmo, the UNESCO-listed historic town.
Arrivals, departures and aircraft in flight
Below you will find today's arrivals and departures board, updated continuously, and a map of the aircraft flying right now within 110 km of the airport, with altitude, speed and distance. Times are Azores local time, two hours behind Central European Time and one hour behind Lisbon.
Updated continuously. Always check with your airline.
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In red, aircraft below 2,400 m, that is taking off or landing. Open ADS-B data from adsb.lol (ODbL licence).
Getting to town
- Taxi: Praia da Vitória is a few minutes away, Angra do Heroísmo about 25 to 30 minutes.
- Bus: services to Angra and Praia da Vitória; check timetables.
- Hire car: the best way to explore the island's craters and villages.
Practical tips
- Documents: EU citizens only need a valid identity card or passport.
- ANA: Portugal's airports are run by ANA, part of the VINCI group; its website lists parking and services.
- Tolls: some motorways, such as the A22 in the Algarve, have electronic tolls only; ask your car hire company for a Via Verde device.
- Islands: in the Azores and Madeira wind can delay or divert flights; allow for this when planning connections.
To explore the destination see our guide to Terceira. See also all Portuguese airports and getting to Portugal.