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HOR Horta Airport
Horta Airport (IATA: HOR, ICAO:LPHR) is located in the the city of Horta, Portugal. It is the primary international airport serving Horta and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+351292943511

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IATA Code

HOR

ICAO Code

LPHR

Name

Horta Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Portugal (PT)

City

Horta

Latitude

38.5199013

Longitude

-28.7159004

Time Zone

UTC−01:00

Phone Number

+351292943511

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Horta Airport（HOR） ICAO LPHR Regional / International Airport

Airport Overview

Horta Airport is located in Castelo Branco on Faial Island, approximately 9.5 km southwest of Horta, Azores, Portugal. It is a regional airport serving the Central Group of the Azores and providing connectivity that may support onward domestic movements to mainland Portugal. For air freight, its practical role is primarily island supply, export consolidation and time-sensitive regional distribution rather than large-scale freighter handling. Our service team treats Horta Airport as a capacity-sensitive gateway: routing, handling acceptance and onward connections must be confirmed against the actual operating schedule before cargo is released.

Airport name	Horta Airport
Location	Horta, Faial Island, Azores, Portugal
Coordinates	38.5199013, -28.7159004
Time zone	UTC−01:00
Operational profile	Regional passenger airport with logistics activity and international designation following terminal redevelopment

Key Highlights

Island-gateway dependence: cargo planning is influenced by limited inter-island capacity, weather and the availability of onward connections.
Regional rather than hub-scale cargo profile: shipments generally require coordination with scheduled passenger services or regional feeder arrangements instead of assuming dedicated freighter uplift.
Central Azores coverage: Horta Airport can be considered for Faial and selected Central Group distribution, while Pico, São Jorge, Graciosa and Terceira may require separate inter-island planning.
Terminal logistics interface: the airport description identifies logistics and runway-level operational areas, but warehouse capacity, special cargo equipment and acceptance hours must be confirmed for each shipment.
Schedule sensitivity: a missed connection can create a materially longer transit because alternative island uplift may not be available on the same day.

Cargo Facilities & Services

The supplied airport information confirms logistics-related operational space within the terminal environment. It does not establish the presence, size or certification status of a dedicated cargo terminal, cold store, bonded warehouse or dangerous-goods facility. Our service team therefore arranges cargo acceptance only after local handling confirmation.

General cargo

Standard cargo may be accepted through the appointed ground-handling process, subject to aircraft loadability, packaging and the applicable cut-off.

Oversize and irregular freight

The terminal description refers to oversize security activity. Dimensions, contour, build-up method and equipment availability must be checked before booking.

Temperature-controlled cargo

Do not assume permanent cool-room or frozen-storage capability. Our team requests a confirmed storage window and handling temperature before tender.

Dangerous goods

Acceptance depends on the airline, handling agent, aircraft type and local authorization. Advance pre-approval is essential for all regulated articles.

Customs and controlled cargo

Import, export and transit formalities are arranged according to the shipment route. Bonded or customs-controlled storage should be confirmed case by case.

Last-mile collection

Collection and delivery on Faial should be booked with a defined time window, especially for oversized, urgent or temperature-sensitive consignments.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical routing logic: shipments are normally planned through available Azores regional links and, where scheduled, onward connections to mainland Portugal. The exact routing depends on the operating carrier and cargo acceptance status.
Inter-island distribution: freight for Pico, São Jorge, Graciosa, Terceira or other islands may require a separate air or sea leg after arrival at the Central Group gateway; this should not be treated as an automatic transfer.
Mainland and international cargo: our service team can compare Horta Airport with alternative Azores gateways or mainland European gateways when the required connection is unavailable or the shipment is too schedule-sensitive.
Transit qualification: no fixed transit promise should be made before the operating date, booking confirmation, available uplift, customs status and local delivery requirement are verified.

Actual flight frequency, aircraft type, cargo acceptance, cut-off and transfer timing are subject to seasonal schedules, airline capacity, weather and operational restrictions. We confirm these items before issuing a final routing proposal.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area: Horta and Faial Island form the immediate delivery and collection market. Cargo moving to other Central Group islands requires additional routing coordination.
Island replenishment: consumer goods, spare parts, retail stock, maintenance materials and small commercial consignments are typical candidates for scheduled uplift when capacity is available.
Perishables and food products: seafood, fresh food and other perishables may be suitable only where packaging, acceptance temperature, handover timing and final delivery are aligned.
Marine and technical supply: urgent vessel stores, repair parts and industrial components can benefit from air freight, but dimensions, battery content and delivery access must be reviewed in advance.
High-value shipments: electronics, documents and other compact valuable goods require secure packaging, accurate commodity descriptions and a confirmed chain of custody.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: the effective cargo acceptance deadline is carrier- and handling-agent-specific. Our team obtains the live cut-off and recommends delivery well before the planned departure, especially for export documentation or screening.
Dangerous goods and batteries: provide the UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing instruction, net quantity and shipper’s declaration where applicable. Lithium batteries, aerosols, chemicals and fuel-related items require advance screening.
Temperature and live cargo: request written confirmation of acceptance, storage protection, handling priority and contingency arrangements. Live animals, plants and veterinary products may require additional permits and specialized routing.
Customs and security: the commercial invoice, packing list, transport instructions, export declaration and any permit must match the physical cargo. Customs inspection or security screening may affect the planned connection.

Shipping Tips

Send the commodity description, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, stackability, battery information and requested delivery date before asking our team to secure capacity.
Use moisture-resistant packaging and clearly identify each handling unit. For island distribution, build packaging that can tolerate additional handling and transfer between transport modes.
For urgent cargo, request two plans: a primary Horta Airport routing and an alternative through another Azores or mainland gateway. The alternative should include the final island delivery leg.
Do not tender perishable, dangerous, live or oversized cargo until acceptance is confirmed in writing by the relevant carrier or handling agent.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Horta Airport suitable for international air cargo?

It may support international cargo movements when an operating carrier, customs process and available uplift are confirmed. It should not be treated as a major cargo hub, and international connections may require an Azores or mainland transfer.

Can our shipment move directly to another Azores island?

Possibly, but this depends on the active schedule, aircraft capacity, cargo acceptance and the destination island’s handling arrangements. Our service team verifies whether an air transfer, sea feeder or alternative gateway is more reliable.

How early should general cargo be delivered?

The exact cut-off is carrier-specific and may change with the flight schedule. For practical planning, we recommend allowing additional time for document review, screening and any inter-island transfer rather than relying on passenger check-in timing.

Does Horta Airport provide cold storage or dangerous-goods warehousing?

Such services must be confirmed for the individual shipment. The available airport information does not establish a universal cold-chain or dangerous-goods warehouse capability, so our team requests local acceptance confirmation before booking.

What is the best option if the required uplift is unavailable?

We compare the next available regional connection with an alternative Azores or mainland gateway, then assess customs status, additional transport legs, delivery access and total transit risk before recommending a change.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, location and supplied operational description: based on the airport record provided for Horta Airport, including IATA code HOR, ICAO code LPHR, coordinates, address, time zone and terminal logistics description.
Airport operator and operational verification: current airport information should be checked with ana.pt.
Airport code and aviation reference verification: code-related reference information may be checked with iata.org.
Portuguese customs and tax formalities: applicable customs procedures and declarations should be verified with portaldasfinancas.gov.pt.
Verification boundary: airline schedules, cargo acceptance, cut-off times, warehouse services, special-cargo handling, routing and transit depend on the shipment date and must be reconfirmed by our service team before execution.