OurAirports: Comments on airports in Portugal

[LPBJ] "re: Were the last comments left by someone sampling the cent" by Anonymous Flier

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 07:08:38 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Beja Airport, Portugal:

Yes the Alentejo region is beautiful. Beja Airport can only be an advantage in the future when the global economy and tourism picks up. We have 15 acres of land approximately 12 kilometres from the airport. There are around 40 mature olive trees and planning consent. We also have drawings to build a large villa with pool. We are moving to New Zealand in a year's time and have decided to sell this land. If anyone is interested the cost is £85,000. There is electricity nearby and a borehole can be installed very easily. For further information please contact me on 07787 133048. I will be in the Beja region at the end of January for viewings.

[LPBJ] "Were the last comments left by someone sampling the central " by Anonymous Flier

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:15:54 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Beja Airport, Portugal:

Oh my goodness, what a load of rubbish left by the last person. The Alentejo is wonderful, beautiful, with lovely friendly people, fabulous cuisine and the BEST wines in Portugal. Far nicer than the north. I have travelled for many years in Portugal, I should know. The airport one day will be fantastic and will allow lucky folk to visit the likes of Evora, Beja and Mertola, with many other beautiful towns and villages, some in sweet hill settings. For goodness sake, the Alentejo has a slow way of life, eventually the airport will be busier but things go at an Alentejo speed!! I truly hope the Alentejo doesn´t get over populated, this gives the area the charm and piecefulness that most folk with hectic lives seek.

[LPBJ] "Beja" by Anonymous Flier

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:03:06 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Beja Airport, Portugal:

I was in Portugal on holiday in June and flew into Lisbon. In discussions with British people living in Portugal they say that there is very little need for an airport in Beja as Lisbon is quite near and Faro is there for the Algarve with many flights at cheap prices. The place where an airport is desperately needed is in the Central part of Portugal, i.e. in the triangle formed by Coimbra, Tomar and Castelo Branco. This part of Portugal is lush and gorgeous but inaccessible to tourists, but there are lots of people who could benefit from a boost to tourism. Beja and the Alentejo is prinicipally agricultural and under populated. Building the airport here was a result of graft and corruption and local contractors in collusion with their "pals" in the Government.

As with Greece, although Euro Union money has in many cases brought good things to Portugal there is a distinct lack of cohesion and clear thinking in how best to promote this lovely country to tourists. Building an airport in a region which does not need it is an example of this. I was told that the public wanted the airport in the Central region but they were ignored. Just another case of jobs for the boys I suppose.

I am thinking of moving to Portugal to open a tourism business and having researched the Alentejo and the Central region I think the latter is better suited to Northern European tourism as it is greener, lusher and prettier. I think it is a great shame there is not an airport in this region. How terribly sad that millions of euros were spent to build an airport with one flight per week! If it were not so sad it would be funny.

[LPBJ] "The Ghost Airport of Beja" by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:54:18 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Beja Airport, Portugal:

Well the months roll by and Beja airport managed and run by ANA airport operators still only offers 1 flight per week to Heathrow, UK. 33 million euro's to build a new terminal, supposedly to help transform the Alentejo economy with more tourist traffic and help inject more investment into the region? Well offering only 1 flight per week is hardly going to transform the economy of Alentejo? Wake up and smell the reality ANA, Beja airport is crawling along at a snails pace. Why does someone not just pick up the phone and call Easyjet and Ryanair, negotiate a contract and get the planes landing and taking off from the almost abandoned runways that are never in use?

[LPBR] "re: LPBR" by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 08:52:35 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Braga Municipal Aerodrome, Portugal:

QFU: 25/07

RADIO: 122,00 Mhz

Alt: 247ft (75m)

NBD nearby:(not actually a NDB; it's a AM radio station: Radio Renascença.) 576 kHz 2NM NW of the airfield.

[LPBR] "LPBR" by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 08:48:38 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Braga Municipal Aerodrome, Portugal:

Aeródromo Municipal de Braga

[LPBJ] "re: The Ghost Airport of Beja?" by Anonymous Flier

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 08:38:22 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Beja Airport, Portugal:

FOR YOUR INFORMATION, I´M AN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER AT BEJA, BUT MILITARY, THAT MEANS THAT I DONT HAVE WEEKENDS AND I DONT EARN 10000€ FOR MONTH. WE WORK FOR THE CIVILIANS WITHOUT PAYMENT EXTRA. AND FOR ABOUT THE WEEKENDS THAT IS JUST ONE MORE FLIGHT. WE WORK ALL THE WEEK WITH CIVILIANS PLANE FROM ALL THE ACADEMY THAT SORROUND BEJA. AND THIS IS NOT A AIRPORT THIS IS A AIR FORCE BASE WITH AN CIVILIAN APRON.

[LPBJ] "The Ghost Airport of Beja?" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 05:20:20 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Beja Airport, Portugal:

Not sure what the air traffic controllers and baggage handlers are doing all week at Beja airport, but imagine playing cards or domino's must be popular as there is little else to do?? Amin staff have nothing to administer apart from unlock the doors at 9am and lock up at 5pm.

Its is an embarresement for ANA airport operators

9am in the morning, and lock up after 5pm??

A 33million cost to build a ghost airport with no passengers or planes??

The 33million cost of building an airport wh airport cost 33 million to build as is a ghost airport with no passengers or planes or airlinesich offers only 1 flight.per week in a natinal disgrace asd an embarresment to ANA airport operators

[LPMA] "Funchal airport." by Anonymous Flier

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 04:18:03 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Madeira Airport, Portugal:

airport located in front the sea. all accomodation, duty free, coffee, taxis stops, parkings lots, cars rental, not far distance from funchal

[LPBJ] "Beja airport" by dj

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 07:11:27 -0400

Comment by @dj on Beja Airport, Portugal:

So happy Beja airport is open. Not so happy that the only flight at the moment is from Heathrow as I live in Wales and fly from Birmingham. Never mind I am sure that when people visit the beautiful Alentejo there will be more demand.I have been visiting about 6 times a year for the last 3 years and flying to Beja would be brill.

[LPBJ] "30€ million cost to build, but only operates 1 flight per we" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 05:49:26 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Beja Airport, Portugal:

Yes thats right 30€ million cost to build, but only 1 fight per week operates on a Sunday to Heathrow, so what happens for the rest of the week?? NOTHING? No flights available, the Beja airport is as silent as a graveyard? ANA airport operators seem in no rush to get more airlines to use the airport for flights?? Great shame as so much potential for the Alentejo region is being squandered and wasted?

[LPBJ] "Alentejo is beautiful!" by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 15:43:07 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Beja Airport, Portugal:

Really happy with this airport opening! Beja and Alentejo is one of the most beautiful parts of Portugal, can't wait to fly there! :)

[LPBJ] "re: The airport is closed and will remain that way" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 04:15:38 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Beja Airport, Portugal:

Time to eat humble pie methinks, sunshine.

I flew into Beja on 22nd and back to Heathrow on 29th and had a wonderful holiday.

Deserted roads in Alenteja, no crowds, friendly people what more could you want.

Thank you Sunvil!!

[PT-0021] "Microlight experience" by lvilares

Mon, 30 May 2011 05:28:23 -0400

Comment by @lvilares on Field Campo de Vôo de Benavente, Portugal:

If you go to Portugal and you like flying in little planes, CVB is the place to go. Professional and nice pilots/instructors and operations people. There's a restaurant in case you want a bite to eat.

[LPBJ] "re: I flew into Beja" by ptomblin

Mon, 23 May 2011 16:25:55 -0400

Comment by @ptomblin on Beja Airport, Portugal:

See up in the top right, where is says "Sign on"? Click it.

[LPBJ] "I flew into Beja" by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 23 May 2011 16:05:26 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Beja Airport, Portugal:

and for the record, my previous post is only "anonymous" because this website doesn't tell you how to add your name.

I am Meher Oliaji and my agency is Karnak Travel

[LPBJ] "I flew into Beja Airport" by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 23 May 2011 16:03:14 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Beja Airport, Portugal:

i flew into Beja Airport on Sunday (yesterday 22 May) with Sunvil Holidays: a "fam trip" (familiarisation) for travel agents, and I for one will definately be recommending this part of Portugal to the customers of my travel agency.

[LPBJ] "The first direct flight from the UK to Beja operated 22May11" by ChrisStosWright

Mon, 23 May 2011 08:15:15 -0400

Comment by @ChrisStosWright on Beja Airport, Portugal:

The First of 22 weekly flights operated from the UK to Beja yesterday Sunday 22May. For the first date only the return flight to the UK was rescheduled to depart Beja at 17:00 to allow Journalists and UK Travel Agents a chance to explore some of the area. The schedule for the remaining flights will be LHR/BYJ 06:00/08:40 BYJ/LHR 09:40/12:30 every Sunday Morning. Flights can be booked via www.sunvilflights.com flights cannot be booked via flybmi.com as this is not a normal bmi flight. It is operated by bmi on behalf of Sunvil Discovery. Flight Only prices start from £98 o/w, price is fully inclusive and includes baggage and on board meal service. - For further information contact Sunvil Discovery on +44 (0)20 8758 4722

[LPBJ] "re: Sunday 22 May 2011" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 19 May 2011 12:49:01 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Beja Airport, Portugal:

On which airline are you flying?

[LPBJ] "Sunday 22 May 2011" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 19 May 2011 10:07:40 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Beja Airport, Portugal:

Im flying this Sunday from Heathrow into Beja ! Really looking forward to coming through this way as only ever used Faro and Lisbon before.

[LPBJ] "re: The airport is closed and will remain that way" by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:53:36 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Beja Airport, Portugal:

I can confirm that a weekly charter flight (BMI) will be travelling from London Heathrow to Beja every Sunday. More info can be found at sunvil.co.uk/discovery/portugal/alentejo/special-offers/travelzoo-special-offer

[LPBJ] "re: The airport is closed and will remain that way" by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 08:07:02 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Beja Airport, Portugal:

I have already told you that BMI are flying there in May. Why don't you want to believe this.

[LPBJ] "The airport is closed and will remain that way" by Anonymous Flier

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 18:46:30 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Beja Airport, Portugal:

Hey guys, let's be honest.

No airline will fly to Beja EVER even because the airport is closed and will remain that way since there are no one interested in operate it. This airport is just for show... and who would want to fly to the middle of a desert? If necessary you can take the road from Algarve or Lisbon and get there is a couple of hours.

[LPBJ] "Airline interested in Beja" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:04:40 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Beja Airport, Portugal:

Has any one heard of any other Airlines interested in flying into Beja?

[LPBJ] "Weekly Flights" by Anonymous Flier

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 09:18:30 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Beja Airport, Portugal:

Sunvil are doing a weekly charter flight from Heathrow to Beja (and return) starting on 22/05/2011 - it is possible to book seat only

[LPBJ] "Beja Airport" by Anonymous Flier

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 08:21:28 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Beja Airport, Portugal:

i have just booked an holiday through Sunvil and there are flights on Sunday's from London Heathrow (BMI & B/A) will

be flying from there.

[LPBJ] "opening of the airport" by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:32:41 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Beja Airport, Portugal:

i was thinking of going on a holiday to the region and the tour operator has advised me that BMI will start flying to Beja on Sundays from Heathrow

[LPBJ] "Who will fly there from the UK" by Anonymous Flier

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:06:29 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Beja Airport, Portugal:

Has anyone any information will regards to who will fly into Beja?, can't wait for this airport to open and give this part of Portugal the reconition it deserves, instead of the Algarve. Roll on the opening dates, Come on.

[LPBJ] "Scheduled Opening???" by Anonymous Flier

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 07:56:45 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Beja Airport, Portugal:

Think I am little late in jumping on this bandwagon but having been doing research on different areas in Portugal, got quiet excited and enthused when I found a piece about a new airport at Beja with an opening date of Spring 2011. Having read all the comments about delays and missed deadlines, feeling slightly deflated!!! This would be an excellent opportunity to bring tourists into an unknown and beautiful area of Portugal - however's decision it is, just make it, there is so much obvious support and need.

[LPBJ] "The Opening Date of Beja Airport" by Anonymous Flier

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 08:39:05 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Beja Airport, Portugal:

ANA the Portuguese airport operators say that Beja Airport will be open and fully operational with flight landing and departing in March 2011.Well time will tell,as there have been so many false opening dates given and then cancelled and a new date given.

Also ANA have to attract airlines to land and operate at the airport,or Beja airport is going to be a €33 million empty white elephant in Alentejo with no airlines landing there.

[LPBJ] "re: new airport in Beja Portugal" by Anonymous Flier

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:22:24 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Beja Airport, Portugal:

fiquem descançados que o aeroporto de beja nao abrio e nao abrira . sabem bem que o alentejo para todos os governos direita esqerda ou outros è a ultima roda do carro. mas se o arrogante socratas nao quizer o nosso alentejo . os espanhois aqerditon nele pois o baixo alentejo é quase todo espanhol pois comprom tudo é quase tudo deles e os nossos pobres alentejanos humildes e trabalhadores nao teem trabalho a morrer de fome vao-me fazer recretar o tempo do salazar pois agora é os franquistas que mandon no alentejo. as........armas a

[LPBJ] "re: new airport in Beja Portugal" by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 08:20:14 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Beja Airport, Portugal:

the last report i seen last week said it will open around spring 2011.

[LPBJ] "re: opening of Beja Airport" by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 08:49:34 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Beja Airport, Portugal:

I think brining it forward from 2910 to 2010 is a marvellous achievement. :)

[LPBJ] "re: new airport in Beja Portugal" by Anonymous Flier

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 13:34:08 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Beja Airport, Portugal:

No, but i wish they would hurry up & get it running, it would save us a lot of money , time , fuel etc to , getting to the Algarve from mid Portugal.

[LPVL] "re: Frequency" by david

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:51:28 -0400

Comment by @david on Vilar Da Luz Airport, Portugal:

Thanks for the information -- I've entered it in the "Pilot Info" tab.

[LPVL] "Frequency" by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:27:59 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Vilar Da Luz Airport, Portugal:

THere is a local frequency for this airport 122,40. The runway is 17/34. It is 1.800m long. Although you can use all of it, officialy both threshold are displaced but you still have 800m.

[LPBJ] "new airport in Beja Portugal" by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 15:43:52 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Beja Airport, Portugal:

Was this just a ploy to get as many people as possible to buy into the area? Seems like the old saying goes..............amanha. Does anyone have the slightest idea when,if ever, this airport will open. Jane

[LPBJ] "WHEN IS BEJA AIRPORT FINALLY GOING TO BE OPENED??" by Anonymous Flier

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:20:30 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Beja Airport, Portugal:

Secretary General,

Financial Directorate,

Planning and Management Control Directorate,

Human Resources Directorate,

Audit and Organisation Directorate,

Legal and Litigation Directorate,

Strategy and Marketing Directorate,

Real Estate Directorate,

Special Projects Directorate,

Retailing Directorate,

nformation and Communications Technologies Directorate,

Shared Services Center,

Aeronautical Infraestructure Directorate,

Technical Services Directorate,

Development Office,

Press Office,

Quality Advisory,

Airport Regulation Division,

ANA Consulting

I have visited your ANA website trying to find out when Beja Airport will be fully opened and operating flights??

On your ANA website your company as 19 departments. Many departments? and none of these departments can offer

any information about Beja Airport and when it will open. No one knows?? is it a secret??

There have been constant delays and more delays in the opening? WHY! When is the Beja airport finally going to open and operational with flights??

Regards Tom

"Eu tenho visitado seu site ANA tentando descobrir quando Aeroporto de Beja vai ser totalmente aberto e os voos de funcionamento ?\nANA em seu site de sua empresa em 19 departamentos. Muitos departamentos ? e nenhum desses serviços pode oferecer\nqualquer informação sobre Aeroporto de Beja, e quando ele vai abrir . Ninguém sabe ? é um segredo ?\nTem havido constantes atrasos e mais atrasos na abertura ? POR QUE! Quando é que o aeroporto de Beja , finalmente vai abrir e operacional com os vôos ?\nConsidera Tom"

[LPBJ] "WHEN IS BEJA AIRPORT FINALLY GOING TO OPEN??" by Anonymous Flier

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:13:34 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Beja Airport, Portugal:

The only thing happening at Beja Airport is the weeds going and the wind blowing??

Here is a photo of a very expensive airport that as been built,and stands completely empty??

file:///C:/Users/Tom/Pictures/Beja-International-Airport-Terminal-in-spring-2010-alentejo-portugal.zip

[LPBJ] "DELAYS,DELAYS,DELAYS ZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz" by Anonymous Flier

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 07:43:51 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Beja Airport, Portugal:

Every time I try to find any news about the opening of Beja Airport, its like some hidden state secret.No one knows?? Having spent all those millions of €'s,no one knows?? Contacted some one who is supposed to know when the airport is going to be opened to actual flights - "Rui Oliveira, Press Officer for national airport management company ANA"

Why do they not realize just how much economic good the airport would do for the Alentejo region?? State bureaucracy will be the death of Portugal.

[LPBJ] "beja airport" by Anonymous Flier

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 12:51:47 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Beja Airport, Portugal:

how can it take so many years to move on something with so much support from so many people in an otherwise forgotten part of Portugal?????

[LPBJ] "re: beja airport" by Anonymous Flier

Tue, 25 May 2010 10:38:04 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Beja Airport, Portugal:

The thing about Ryanair is that they won't mind that it is a fair distance from the Algarve as long as landing fees are cheaper (they specialise in finding airports near (but not quite in) resorts so that they can offer cheap flights). Not so good for people who face an hour and a half's drive to the Algarve once they arrive in Beja but great for those of us who want to go just down the road.

[LPBJ] "re: beja airport" by Anonymous Flier

Tue, 18 May 2010 14:37:41 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Beja Airport, Portugal:

"long drive from Lisbon"!! I drive from Scotland to Beja every year. I'm not even at Manchester in the time it takes you to drive from Lisbon. Geez a break.

[LPBJ] "re: beja airport" by Anonymous Flier

Tue, 18 May 2010 14:37:17 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Beja Airport, Portugal:

"long drive from Lisbon"!! I drive from Scotland to Beja every year. I'm not even at Manchester in the time it takes you to drive from Lisbon. Geez a break.

[LPBJ] "re: re: Beja Airport" by Anonymous Flier

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 06:31:28 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Beja Airport, Portugal:

Any news on the opening date? " anytime in 2010", come on lets get it opened before they change their minds

[LPBJ] "Beja Airport" by Anonymous Flier

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 14:22:49 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Beja Airport, Portugal:

"Eu sei que as coisas andam devagar em Portugal, mas o aeroporto de Beja como foi datado de volta para a abertura real tantas vezes agora. Ia para abrir em 2008, depois de 2009, em seguida, março 2910, agora setembro 2010, 2.011 próxima desculpa? talvez até 2012?\n\nO aeroporto iria transformar a região do Alentejo e fazê-lo muito bom para o emprego eo investimento, por todos os atrasos? ea burocracia?\n\nReceba o aeroporto aberto e funcionando."

[LPBJ] "opening of Beja Airport" by Anonymous Flier

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 14:20:04 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Beja Airport, Portugal:

ZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzz I know things move slow in Portugal,but the Beja Airport as been back dated for the actual opening so many times now. Was going to open in 2008,then 2009, then March 2910,now Sept 2010, next excuse 2011?? maybe even 2012?

The airport would transform the Alentejo region and do so much good for employment and,investment, why all the delays?? and red tape??

Get the airport open and running.

[LPBJ] "beja airport" by Anonymous Flier

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 08:03:45 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Beja Airport, Portugal:

Can't wait for beja airport to open - I have family in Alfandao and this will mean the my family wont have the long drive from lisbon. Just think can be relaxing at home within a couple of hours. Cant wait!!!!

[LPBJ] "Beja Airport" by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:26:10 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Beja Airport, Portugal:

Any Clues to when it will open anyone?. We cannot wait for the airport to open.

[LPBJ] "Beja Airport" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:42:09 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Beja Airport, Portugal:

Lets Get this place up and running and get Alenteja on the map