João Paulo II Airport (PDL) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide
João Paulo II Airport is the airport for Ponta Delgada, Portugal, and carries the codes PDL (IATA) and LPPD (ICAO). The field sits at an elevation of 259 ft (79 m), and its clocks follow Atlantic/Azores; all times on this page are the airport's local time. Use the arrivals and departures pages to check today's flights at João Paulo II Airport, or search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic
Every tracked flight due to land at João Paulo II Airport today appears on the arrivals page, with its origin, scheduled and estimated times and current status; outbound flights are on the departures page. Both update continuously in the airport's local time. Missing a flight you expected? Check the exact flight number with the airline, because codeshare flights are listed under the operating carrier's number.
Basic information about airport
| Airport code: | LPPD |
|---|---|
| Type: | large airport |
| Continent: | EU |
| Country code: | PT |
| Country: | Portugal |
| City | Ponta Delgada |
| IATA: | PDL |
| Longitude: | -25.6979 |
| Latitude: | 37.7412 |
João Paulo II Airport (PDL) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide on Google Maps
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Key facts about João Paulo II Airport
João Paulo II Airport is located at 37.7412, -25.6979, at an elevation of 259 ft (79 m) above sea level. A single runway handles all traffic here, so all arrivals and departures share it, and weather or an incident can affect the whole day's schedule. Local time at the airport follows Atlantic/Azores. If you are tracking a flight from another time zone, remember that the times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.
Origins we tracked to João Paulo II Airport (PDL)
| # | Origins | Tracked flights | Carriers observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lisbon (LIS) | 1 | SATA International |
| 2 | Pico Island (PIX) | 1 | SATA Air Acores |
| 3 | Velas (SJZ) | 1 | SATA Air Acores |
| 4 | Horta (HOR) | 1 | SATA Air Acores |
| 5 | Praia da Vitória (TER) | 1 | SATA Air Acores |
Facts last refreshed: 10 August 2026 · Tracking data: adsb.lol · Route data: adsbdb.com.
Frequently asked questions about João Paulo II Airport flight status
How do I check João Paulo II Airport arrivals today?
Open the live arrivals page. It lists the flights due to land at João Paulo II Airport (PDL) today with their scheduled and estimated arrival times and current status, updated continuously in the airport's local time.
How do I check João Paulo II Airport departures today?
The live departures page shows today's outbound flights from João Paulo II Airport, each with its destination, scheduled and estimated departure time and current status. Gate and terminal details appear where the airport publishes them.
Is my flight to or from João Paulo II Airport on time?
Search your flight number on this site and read the status label: scheduled, en route, delayed, landed, cancelled or diverted. The estimated times reflect the latest available data. For rebooking or gate changes, the airline remains the authoritative source.
Does João Paulo II Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
Yes: João Paulo II Airport is listed in the OurAirports reference data as having scheduled service. Schedules are seasonal, so the current boards and the airlines themselves are the best reflection of what flies today.
What do the codes PDL and LPPD mean?
Both identify the same airport. PDL is the IATA code for João Paulo II Airport, the short code on tickets and baggage tags; LPPD is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
What time zone is João Paulo II Airport in?
João Paulo II Airport keeps Atlantic/Azores time. All times on this page are shown in the airport's local time.