The busiest airport in the Azores and fourth busiest in Portugal, serving as a key gateway between Europe and North America.
João Paulo II Airport (PDL) is located on São Miguel Island, 2 km west of Ponta Delgada city center. It serves as the main hub for inter-island, domestic, and transatlantic flights in the Azores archipelago.
37.7412, -25.6979
Passenger traffic increased by 11.2% year-over-year in 2023.
2,350
Staff includes airline personnel, ground handlers, security, retail, and airport operations teams.
Terminal upgrades and apron expansion projects are underway to increase passenger and cargo handling capacity.
Deployment of self-service kiosks and digital boarding systems enhances operational efficiency and passenger flow.
Implementation of energy-efficient lighting and waste reduction programs supports environmental sustainability.
Collaborate with national authorities to secure funding for infrastructure and compliance with EU aviation standards.
Accelerate modernization of terminal facilities and airside operations to meet rising demand.
Expand green initiatives and renewable energy adoption to align with regional and EU environmental targets.
