Monte Real Air Base (also Air Base No. 5; ICAO LPMR) is an active military air base in Portugal, operated by the Portuguese Air Force. It has 1 runway (2,743 m). Home to the 201 Squadron, the 301 Squadron, the 51st Operational Group.
39.8283°N, 8.8875°W · 26 m elevation
| Operating Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| Location | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| Status | Active |
| Usage | Military only |
| Year built | 1957 |
| Operating Organization | Portuguese Air Force |
| Units |
201 Squadron301 Squadron51st Operational Group
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| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) |
| IATA code | QLR |
| ICAO code | LPMR |
| Runways |
01/19 · 2,743 m (8,999 ft) · Concrete
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| Website | www.emfa.pt/unit-18-air-base-5 |
Monte Real Air Base, officially Air Base No. 5, is a Portuguese Air Force air base at Monte Real in Leiria District. Opened in 1959, it has long served as the main operating base for Portugal's jet fighter force. The base currently hosts the Portuguese Air Force's two F-16 Fighting Falcon squadrons and remains central to national air defense operations.
Airbus said on Sept. 24 it plans an unsolicited Eurofighter Typhoon proposal to Lisbon in late October or early November, a day after Dassault disclosed a July French government Rafale submission, while Portugal has yet to open a formal tender to replace its upgraded F-16s.