Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
John Paul II Ponta Delgada Airport (ICAO: LPPD / IATA:PDL)
Location (City, Country)
Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal
Airport Type & Size
Single runway airport located on the Azores Islands chain in the Atlantic Ocean.Runways 12/30,
2,497m/8,192ft
A343 at PDL - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5ppaU-FOCI
777 at PDL - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruJwhVHztjg
Though it has previously had the AN124 visit - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPFC2Fbxb_Y
Why should this airport be added to World of Airports?
The hub of Azores Airlines and perfectly distanced to receive both European and North American short haul aircraft at the same airport. Limited size as well so no F aircraft, biggest aircraft I believe has visited is the 777-200 which I feel makes it more interesting, however, the 747 might be able to use if loaded lightly on a shorter journey as the AN124 visited.
Major Airlines & Routes
Azores Airlines, Ryanair () and TAP.
Delta used to fly there with their 757 fleet.
Unique Features or Challenges
Very windy and wet and a setup similar to SXM with a long taxi up and down the runway
Optional: Links, images, maps, or videos
John Paul II Ponta Delgada Airport - Wikipediahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKhB0fRYjWk
Spotting Point on the hill where arrow is,
Stand area and terminal,
Approach rwy 30,
Approach rwy 12,
Couple of photos of the concourse overview,
US airlines,
Couple of extra video,
A339 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ywOIjR3nPE
A342 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kgcdn26QtOY
787 - https://youtu.be/x1uPTtiZhsA?si=kkSsu6cWDYW4ZEZh&t=409
