Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (ICAO: LPPT / IATA: LIS)
Location (City, Country)
Lisbon, Portugal
Airport Type & Size
Major international hub with one primary operational runway. Handles over 30 million passengers per year. Supports wide-body aircraft including the A330, B777, and occasionally A340. It is the main gateway to Portugal and a critical connection point between Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
Why should this airport be added to World of Airports
Lisbon serves as a strategic transatlantic hub and the main base of TAP Air Portugal. It offers a balanced mix of short-haul, medium-haul, and long-haul operations. Including LIS would enhance gameplay diversity by allowing players to simulate European connections alongside traffic to South America and Africa. The airport’s unique layout, single-runway operations, and terminal structure provide a realistic and challenging environment that aligns well with the game’s focus on airport management.
Major Airlines and Routes
TAP Air Portugal (hub carrier)
Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa, Air France, KLM, British Airways, Emirates, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines
Popular routes:
- To Europe: Paris, Madrid, Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam
- To the Americas: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, New York, Miami
- To Africa: Luanda, Maputo, Dakar
Terminals
Terminal 1
Main terminal that handles all arrivals and most full-service airline operations
Supports both Schengen and non-Schengen flights
Serves carriers like TAP Air Portugal, Lufthansa, British Airways, Emirates, Air France, and others
Equipped with jet bridges, customs, and a wide range of services
Terminal 2
Used exclusively by low-cost carriers such as Ryanair, easyJet, Transavia, and Wizz Air
Handles Schengen departures only
All arriving passengers from these carriers are processed through Terminal 1
Located separately from Terminal 1 and accessed via a dedicated shuttle bus
Terminal 2 has only remote stands, no jet bridges, and limited space
Offers a unique gameplay opportunity by requiring players to coordinate split terminal operations between low-cost departures and centralized arrivals
Unique Features or Challenges
Single main runway (03/21) handles nearly all traffic
Compact layout with limited expansion due to dense urban surroundings
Split terminal structure with Terminal 2 handling departures only and Terminal 1 receiving all arrivals
Seasonal peaks, especially in summer, cause heavy congestion
High traffic from a mix of full-service and low-cost airlines
Limited parking stands and ground space simulate real-world capacity challenges
Gameplay Value
Lisbon offers a well-rounded airport experience ideal for World of Airports players
Mix of narrow-body and wide-body aircraft operations
Complex ground operations due to terminal separation and remote stands
Realistic handling of multiple airline types and diverse route networks
Great strategic airport for players focused on transatlantic and intercontinental traffic
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