Beja Airport / Airbase — Beja, Portugal
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereBeja Airport / Airbase in Beja uses the IATA code BYJ, with LPBJ as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from BYJ
Beja Airport / Airbase
Beja Airport, also used as a military airbase, serves the city of Beja in Portugal's Alentejo region. Its two runways sit at 636 feet of elevation, supporting a dual civil and military role common in Portugal, where the air force shares infrastructure with limited commercial or charter flights. Beja sits in the heart of the Alentejo, a region known for its wide plains, cork production, and olive groves, well south of Lisbon. The airport's runway capacity gives it more room than many Portuguese regional fields, though scheduled passenger service through BYJ stays limited compared with the country's main airports in Lisbon, Porto, and Faro.
Runways at Beja Airport / Airbase (BYJ)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01L/19R | 11319 ft (3450 m) | 197 ft (60 m) | CON |
| 01R/19L | 9682 ft (2951 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | CON |
Radio frequencies for Beja Airport / Airbase (BYJ)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 130.1 MHz |
| GND | GND | 23.4 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 130.4 MHz |
Airports near Beja Airport / Airbase (BYJ)
- Portimão Airport (PRM) — 118.2 km (73.4 mi)
- Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) — 118.2 km (73.4 mi)
- Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) — 130.7 km (81.2 mi)
- Badajoz Airport (BJZ) — 132.3 km (82.2 mi)
- Cascais Airport (CAT) — 143.3 km (89.0 mi)
- Seville Airport (SVQ) — 193.8 km (120.4 mi)
- Rota Naval Station Airport (ROZ) — 212.1 km (131.8 mi)
- Jerez Airport (XRY) — 222.2 km (138.1 mi)
Travelers occasionally search BYJ after seeing seasonal charter routes advertised into Beja, then double-check it isn't a misprint for Faro's much busier airport further south; because the field also serves as a military airbase, some searches come from tracking Portuguese air force activity instead.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Beja Airport / Airbase?
The IATA code for Beja Airport / Airbase is BYJ.
What is the ICAO code for Beja Airport / Airbase?
The ICAO code for Beja Airport / Airbase is LPBJ. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.