PCP · FPPR · Principe Airport

Principe Airport (PCP)

São Tomé & Príncipe, São Tomé and Principe · medium airport · 1.661° 7.411° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodePCP
ICAO CodeFPPR
Typemedium airport
NamePrincipe Airport
MunicipalitySão Tomé & Príncipe
CountrySão Tomé and Principe
ContinentAF
Latitude1.661° N
Longitude7.411° E
Elevation591 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score750
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountrySão Tomé and Principe
ISO Code
RegionSão Tomé & Príncipe
Continent CodeAF
IANA TimezoneUnknown
UTC Offset (Standard)N/A
DST OffsetN/A
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: November – February
Cooler dry season across Africa
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Dry: Nov–FebWet: Mar–Oct

✈ Airlines Serving PCP

ET — Ethiopian AirlinesMS — EgyptAirSA — South African AirwaysKQ — Kenya Airways

🌡 Climate — Tropical (1.7°N)

Jan
30°
22°
Feb
30°
22°
Mar
31°
22°
Apr
31°
23°
May
31°
23°
Jun
31°
23°
Jul
30°
22°
Aug
30°
22°
Sep
30°
22°
Oct
30°
22°
Nov
30°
22°
Dec
30°
22°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on tropical latitude zone

AI-Enhanced Insights

Principe Airport (PCP) is a small regional airport serving Príncipe Island, the northern and lesser-populated of the two main islands that make up the island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe in the Gulf of Guinea. The airport functions almost exclusively as a domestic hub, receiving short turboprop flights from São Tomé International Airport on the larger southern island, and serves as the main gateway to a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve renowned for its endemic wildlife and unspoiled rainforests.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which airlines operate at Principe Airport?
A: STP Airways is the primary carrier, offering regular domestic service between São Tomé International (TMS) and Príncipe.

Q: How long is the flight from São Tomé to Príncipe?
A: The flight is roughly 25 to 35 minutes aboard a small turboprop aircraft.

Q: Does Principe Airport handle international flights?
A: No scheduled international service operates here; all commercial traffic is domestic, with occasional charters from nearby African capitals.

Q: What is the airport's infrastructure like
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🌏 Nearby Airports (Top 5)

IATANameCity / CountryDistance (km)Distance (mi)Link
TMS São Tomé International Airport São Tomé, São Tomé and Principe 162.5 km 100.9 mi View →
OCS Corisco International Airport Corisco Island, Equatorial Guinea 229.1 km 142.3 mi View →
LBV Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport Libreville, Gabon 259.5 km 161.3 mi View →
BSG Bata International Airport Bata, Equatorial Guinea 267.5 km 166.2 mi View →
SSG Malabo International Airport Malabo, Equatorial Guinea 273.8 km 170.2 mi View →

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