Lajes Field (Air Base No. 4)
Lajes Field (also Air Base No. 4; ICAO LPLA) is an active joint civil-military airfield in Portugal, operated by the Portuguese Air Force, US Air Force. It has 1 runway (3,314 m). Home to the 502 Squadron, the 752 Squadron, Azores Air Zone Command.
Facility Details
Summary
| Operating Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal • 🇺🇸 United States |
| Location | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| Status | Active |
| Usage | Dual |
| Year built | 1934 |
| Operating Organization | Portuguese Air Force, US Air Force |
| Units & aircraft |
502 Squadron752 SquadronAzores Air Zone Command
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Location & Technical Details
| Coordinates | 38.7619°N, -27.0908°E |
| Elevation | 55 m (180 ft) |
| IATA code | TER |
| ICAO code | LPLA |
| Runways |
15/33 · 3,314 m (10,873 ft) · Asphalt
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| Website | www.emfa.pt/unit-27- |
Map
Description
Lajes Field, officially Air Base No. 4, is a Portuguese military airfield at Lajes on Terceira Island in the Azores. Built in 1934, it developed into one of Portugal's most strategic air bases because of its mid-Atlantic position between Europe and North America. The base supports Portuguese Air Force operations, the Azores Air Zone Command, and dual civil use through the adjacent passenger terminal.
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Last updated on 13 August 2026.
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Latest Data Updates
- AUG 132026 Updated Runway records recorded, with elevation, airport codes and official website
- APR 102026 Updated Secondary name added; organization, description and units updated
- JAN 122026 Updated Sources and cross-references refreshed