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Beja Air Base (Air Base No. 11)

Beja Air Base (also Air Base No. 11; ICAO LPBJ) is an active joint civil-military airfield in Portugal, operated by the Portuguese Air Force. It has 2 runways (longest 3,450 m). Home to Training squadrons, the 552 Squadron, the 601 Squadron, the 506 Squadron, flying AW119, P-3 Orion.

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country 🇵🇹 Portugal
Location🇵🇹 Portugal
Status Active
UsageDual
Year built1962
Operating OrganizationPortuguese Air Force
Units & aircraft
Training squadrons552 Squadron · AW119601 Squadron · P-3 Orion506 Squadron
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates38.0789°N, -7.9325°E
Elevation194 m (636 ft)
IATA codeBYJ
ICAO codeLPBJ
Runways
01L/19R · 3,450 m (11,319 ft) · Asphalt01R/19L · 2,951 m (9,682 ft) · Asphalt
Websitewww.emfa.pt/unit-20-air-base-11
Map
Map of Beja Air Base
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  1. 119 km Montijo Air Base
  2. 133 km Talavera la Real Air Base · 🇪🇸 Spain
  3. 144 km Ota Air Base Closed
  4. 148 km Sintra Air Base
  5. 190 km El Copero Air Base · 🇪🇸 Spain
  6. 211 km Monte Real Air Base
Related
All Military Air Bases Portugal Air Bases
Operating forces
🇵🇹 Portugal Portugal Air Force

Description

Beja Air Base, officially Air Base No. 11, is a Portuguese military airfield near Beja in Alentejo. Established in 1964 after construction began in 1962, it was originally developed as a training facility for the German Air Force and later became one of Portugal's key air bases. It now supports training, helicopter, maritime patrol, and tactical air transport operations and also accommodates dual civil use.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 142026 Updated Based aircraft recorded: AW119, P-3 Orion
  2. AUG 132026 Updated Runway records recorded, with elevation, airport codes and official website
  3. APR 102026 Created Page created: Beja Air Base