Montijo Air Base (Air Base No. 6)
Montijo Air Base (also Air Base No. 6; ICAO LPMT) is an active military air base in Portugal, operated by the Portuguese Air Force. It has 2 runways (longest 2,440 m). Home to Transport squadrons, helicopter search and rescue squadron, Air Force Survival Training Center.
Facility Details
Summary
| Operating Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| Location | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| Status | Active |
| Usage | Military only |
| Year built | 1952 |
| Operating Organization | Portuguese Air Force |
| Units & aircraft |
Transport squadronshelicopter search and rescue squadronAir Force Survival Training Center
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Location & Technical Details
| Coordinates | 38.7039°N, -9.0358°E |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) |
| ICAO code | LPMT |
| Runways |
01/19 · 2,147 m (7,044 ft) · Asphalt08/26 · 2,440 m (8,005 ft) · Concrete
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| Website | www.emfa.pt/unit-19-air-base-6 |
Description
Montijo Air Base, officially Air Base No. 6, is a Portuguese military airfield at Montijo in Setúbal District. Built in 1952 on facilities originally developed by the Portuguese Navy, it later became one of the country's main transport and rotary-wing hubs. The base is home to multiple transport squadrons, a helicopter search and rescue squadron, and the Air Force Survival Training Center.
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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 Created Page created: Montijo Air Base