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'''Príncipe Airport''' {{airport codes|PCP|FPPR}} is an [[airport]] on the island of [[Príncipe]],<ref name="WAD" /> located {{convert|3|km|0}} north of [[Santo António]] the island's capital. It is the only airport on Príncipe and one of the three airports serving [[São Tomé and Príncipe]]. |
'''Príncipe Airport''' {{airport codes|PCP|FPPR}} is an [[airport]] on the island of [[Príncipe]],<ref name="WAD" /> located {{convert|3|km|0}} north of [[Santo António]] the island's capital. It is the only airport on Príncipe and one of the three airports serving [[São Tomé and Príncipe]]. It was built in 1968 during Portuguese colonial rule.<ref name="MacauHubOpen">[http://www.macauhub.com.mo/en/2015/10/27/new-runway-at-the-airport-on-the-island-of-principe-inaugurated-in-sao-tome/ New runway at the airport on the island of Príncipe inaugurated in São Tomé] MacauHub</ref> |
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== Airlines and destinations == |
== Airlines and destinations == |
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|[[STP Airways]] operated by Africa's Connection STP <ref>[http://www.africas-connection.com/ Africa's Connection STP official website]</ref> | [[São Tomé International Airport|São Tomé]] |
|[[STP Airways]] operated by Africa's Connection STP <ref>[http://www.africas-connection.com/ Africa's Connection STP official website]</ref> | [[São Tomé International Airport|São Tomé]] |
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==Renovations== |
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In 2012, the Portuguese construction firm [[Mota-Engil]] was hired to modernize the airport. The main focus was lengthening the runway to allow it to accommodate mid-size jets.<ref> [http://www.macauhub.com.mo/en/2012/07/19/mota-engil-group-hired-to-modernise-airport-on-principe-island-in-sao-tome-and-principe/ Mota-Engil group hired to modernise airport on Principe island, in Sao Tome and Principe] MacauHub</ref> Although regional President [[José Cardoso Cassandra]] originally announced the work would be completed in 17 months, it was not finished until October 2015.<ref name="MacauHubOpen" /> |
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== Facilities == |
== Facilities == |
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Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
Serves | Príncipe Island, São Tomé and Príncipe | ||||||||||
Elevation AMSL | 591 ft / 180 m | ||||||||||
Coordinates | 01°39′46″N 007°24′42″E / 1.66278°N 7.41167°E | ||||||||||
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Príncipe Airport (IATA: PCP, ICAO: FPPR) is an airport on the island of Príncipe,[1] located 3 kilometres (2 mi) north of Santo António the island's capital. It is the only airport on Príncipe and one of the three airports serving São Tomé and Príncipe. It was built in 1968 during Portuguese colonial rule.[3]
Airlines and destinations
Airlines | Destinations |
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STP Airways operated by Africa's Connection STP [4] | São Tomé |
Renovations
In 2012, the Portuguese construction firm Mota-Engil was hired to modernize the airport. The main focus was lengthening the runway to allow it to accommodate mid-size jets.[5] Although regional President José Cardoso Cassandra originally announced the work would be completed in 17 months, it was not finished until October 2015.[3]
Facilities
The airport resides at an elevation of 591 feet (180 m) above mean sea level. It has 1 runway designated 18/36 with an asphalt surface. Prior to the 2012 renovations, it measured 1,320 by 30 metres (4,331 ft × 98 ft),[1] but it has since been lengthened to 1,850 metres (6,070 ft).[6]
References
- ^ a b c Airport information for FPPR from DAFIF (effective October 2006)
- ^ Airport information for PCP at Great Circle Mapper. Source: DAFIF (effective October 2006).
- ^ a b New runway at the airport on the island of Príncipe inaugurated in São Tomé MacauHub
- ^ Africa's Connection STP official website
- ^ Mota-Engil group hired to modernise airport on Principe island, in Sao Tome and Principe MacauHub
- ^ Principe Airport Expansion EIA Report