Horta is the airport for Faial in the Azores, and it asks for notice. Private jet charter at Horta Airport suits light to mid-size jets: the runway is 1,595 metres, and heavier aircraft may be limited, so weights are checked with the handler. Timings are built around the airport's published hours, and the approvals are requested in good time.
There is no listed handling agent, and handling, fuel and customs all need advance notice. Charter-A arranges the aircraft and the permissions, and confirms the detail at booking.
Flying privately to Horta
Hours are winter 09:00 to 19:30 and summer 08:00 to 20:00 local. Handling and fuel are on request, customs needs 24 hours' notice, and the airfield is lit for night operations. Extension or reopening for non-emergency flights must be justified and approved.
The runway is 10/28, 1,595 by 45 metres, asphalt. Backtracking on the runway is not allowed, and flights north of the runway are not permitted. Prior permission applies. Charter-A confirms weights, fuel and handling with the airport before a flight is agreed.
Horta Airport (Faial) airport guide
A one-page Charter-A information sheet to keep or pass to your driver: runway, hours, customs, handling and where to arrive.
Download the PDF (383 KB)Horta Airport (Faial) at a glance
| Location | Aeroporto da Horta, Ilha do Faial, Horta, 9900-321 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO LPHR · IATA HOR |
| Region | Azores (Faial), Portugal |
| Nearest city | Horta — About 9.5 km south-west of Horta |
| Opening hours | Winter 09:00–19:30, summer 08:00–20:00 local. Handling and fuel on request. Customs needs 24 hours' notice. |
| Customs & immigration | On request – 24 h notice |
| Runway | 10/28 – 1,595 m × 45 m asphalt |
| Private jets | Yes — light to mid-size jets possible on the 1,595 m runway; check weight limits with the handler |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | ana.pt |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (ais.nav.pt, en.wikipedia.org). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Horta
Horta is the main town on Faial, an island in the central Azores. Its marina is well known to Atlantic sailors, and Pico mountain is visible across the channel. The airport is about 9.5 km south-west of Horta. Charter-A confirms road transfers once the flight is planned. Charter-A can advise on road transfers across the island.
Private jet flight times to Horta
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 1,430 nm · 2,650 km | 4 hr 20 min | 3 hr 40 min |
| Manchester | 1,405 nm · 2,600 km | 4 hr 15 min | 3 hr 35 min |
| Edinburgh | 1,455 nm · 2,690 km | 4 hr 25 min | 3 hr 45 min |
| Paris | 1,475 nm · 2,730 km | 4 hr 30 min | 3 hr 45 min |
| Geneva | 1,600 nm · 2,960 km | 4 hr 50 min | 4 hr 05 min |
| Nice | 1,640 nm · 3,040 km | 4 hr 55 min | 4 hr 10 min |
Approximate airborne times in still air, worked out from the great-circle distance. Routing, winds and the aircraft chosen change them on the day; your quote gives the planned time for your flight.
Which aircraft?
From London, Horta is a sector of about 1,430 nautical miles. Midsize jets and super midsize jets fly it non-stop; smaller jets may add a fuel stop. Heavy jets suit larger groups. Non-stop range always depends on passengers, baggage and the winds on the day.
Horta: your questions answered
Can a private jet land at Horta Airport?
Light to mid-size jets are possible on the 1,595 metre runway, but heavier jets may be limited. Weights should be checked with the handler. Charter-A does that before we quote.
What are Horta Airport's opening hours?
Winter 09:00 to 19:30, summer 08:00 to 20:00 local. Extension or reopening for non-emergency flights must be justified and approved.
Does Horta Airport have customs?
On request with 24 hours' notice. Handling and fuel also need advance notice. Charter-A arranges all three for you. Charter-A requests them together so nothing is missed.
How far is Horta Airport from Horta town?
About 9.5 km south-west of Horta. Charter-A confirms road transfer timing once your trip is planned.
How long is the flight from London to Horta by private jet?
About 4 hr 20 min in a light jet and 3 hr 40 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 1,430 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Horta Airport (Faial) I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Horta Airport (Faial) is free to download from this page as a PDF. It sets out the runway, opening hours, customs, handling agents and where to arrive for a private flight.
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