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Weather Briefing
VFRPico Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 3,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 9 hours old and conditions may have changed.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the southwest (220°) at 6 knots. Runway 27 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 3000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 16°C (61°F) with a dewpoint of 11°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.
Pilot Recommendations
Conditions are favorable for visual flight.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
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5,725 ft | 148 ft | ASP | 83° |
↑ 3.9 kt
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↔ 4.6 kt
50° angle
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Pico Airport - Airport Information
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About Pico Airport
Overview
Pico Airport serves the island of Pico in the Azores archipelago of Portugal, providing critical transportation infrastructure for this remote Atlantic location. As a medium-sized airport situated at 109 feet above mean sea level, it supports regional and inter-island aviation operations critical to the Azorean transportation network.
Flying Conditions
Located at 38.554298, -28.441299, Pico Airport experiences maritime Atlantic weather characterized by variable conditions and potential rapid changes. Pilots should anticipate maritime influences including potential wind shear, marine layer formations, and the potential for rapidly changing visibility due to the island's oceanic positioning.
Notable Features
The airport features a single runway (09/27) measuring 5,725 feet with an asphalt surface, suitable for medium-sized aircraft operations. The runway's orientation suggests potential crosswind challenges given the island's exposed Atlantic location, with terrain and ocean interactions potentially creating complex wind dynamics.
Approach Considerations
Runway 09/27's substantial length of 5,725 feet provides flexibility for approach and landing, accommodating a range of aircraft types operating in this maritime environment. Pilots should carefully assess wind direction and runway alignment, preparing for potential crosswind landing techniques given the airport's oceanic geographic context.
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