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.
Recent ActivityLast 24 months
Facility Details
Summary
| Operating Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| Location | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| Status | Active |
| Usage | Dual |
| Year built | 1962 |
| Operating Organization | Portuguese Air Force |
| Units |
Training squadrons552 Squadron601 Squadron506 Squadron
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Location & Technical Details
| Elevation | 194 m (636 ft) |
| IATA code | BYJ |
| ICAO code | LPBJ |
| Runways |
01L/19R · 3,450 m (11,319 ft) · Asphalt01R/19L · 2,951 m (9,682 ft) · Asphalt
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| Website | www.emfa.pt/unit-20-air-base-11 |
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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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Last updated on 14 August 2026.
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Latest Data Updates
- AUG 142026 Updated Based aircraft recorded: AW119, P-3 Orion
- AUG 132026 Updated Runway records recorded, with elevation, airport codes and official website
- APR 102026 Created Page created: Beja Air Base