CAT · medium airport

Cascais Airport

Cascais, Portugal

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Cascais Airport

Cascais, Portugal

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Small general aviation airport serving the Cascais municipality.

Location

Cascais, Portugal

Cascais Airport, officially known as Tires Aerodrome (LPCS), is a small general aviation airport located near Cascais in the Lisbon district of Portugal. It primarily serves private aircraft, flight training operations, and light aviation activity rather than scheduled commercial passenger services. The airport is situated on the Sintra-Cascais coastline and operates under the authority of ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal. It is not a major commercial hub but plays a role in supporting general aviation in the Greater Lisbon area, complementing nearby Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport.

Getting to & from

The airport is accessible primarily by road, with connections to the EN9 and nearby Cascais town center by car or taxi.

Airlines here

No major commercial airlines operate scheduled services from Cascais Airport, as it is dedicated to general and private aviation.

Notable facts

›Also known as Tires Aerodrome, named after the nearby locality of Tires.
›Primarily used for general aviation, flight training, and private aircraft operations.
›Located approximately 5 km from the center of Cascais.
›Operated under ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal.
›IATA code CAT is assigned but the airport does not handle regular commercial airline traffic.

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A coastal gateway where the Atlantic breeze meets runway calm

Cascais Airport, also known as Tires Aerodrome, is a small general aviation airfield located near the elegant seaside town of Cascais on Portugal's Estoril Coast. It serves private pilots, charter flights, and light aircraft rather than commercial scheduled services, reflecting the area's reputation as a refined retreat west of Lisbon. The aerodrome plays a quiet but practical role in connecting the affluent Cascais municipality to broader private aviation networks.

Terminals

General Aviation Terminal — A modest facility catering to private and charter aircraft with basic handling services.

Ground Transport

Taxi and private hire cars available at the aerodrome
Rental car agencies accessible nearby in Cascais town
Local bus services connecting Cascais to Lisbon and surrounding areas
Cascais train station links to Lisbon via the Linha de Cascais rail service

Nearby Hotels

Bairro Art Hotel Cascais
The Albatroz Hotel
Pestana Cascais Ocean & Conference Aparthotel
Vila Galé Cascais

Dining

Cascais town centre, just a short drive from the aerodrome, offers a rich selection of seafood restaurants, traditional tascas, and riverside cafés along the marina. Dining options within the aerodrome itself are extremely limited given its small general aviation scale. Visitors are strongly encouraged to explore Cascais' renowned local cuisine, including fresh grilled fish and pastéis de nata.

Traveller Tips

Cascais Airport handles only general and private aviation — do not expect commercial airline services.
Arrange ground transport in advance as taxi availability at the aerodrome can be limited.
The Cascais train line from Lisbon's Cais do Sodré is a scenic and affordable alternative for reaching the area.
Check local regulations and slot availability carefully, as the aerodrome has restricted operating hours.

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