Direct flights from Lajes Field
There are 12 destinations with direct flights from Lajes Field.
Destination | Duration | Days of the week | Airlines | Price |
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PDL Ponta Delgada | 0h 45m |
4-5 flights per day |
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LIS Lisbon | 2h 20m |
3-4 flights per day |
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GRW Santa Cruz da Graciosa | 0h 30m |
1-2 flights per day |
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HOR Horta | 0h 35m |
1-2 flights per day |
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SJZ Sao Jorge Island | 0h 35m |
1-2 flights per day |
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PIX Pico | 0h 35m |
1 flights per day |
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OPO Porto | 2h 20m |
1 flights per day |
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FLW Flores Island | 1h 10m |
1 flights per day |
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BOS Boston | 5h 45m |
1 flights per day |
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YYZ Toronto | 6h 45m |
1 flights per day |
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Destinations & direct flights from Lajes Field (Lajes)
Terceira Island (TER) is a smaller airport based in Praia da Vitoria, Portugal. The highest number of daily departures from Lajes Field is seen on the route to João Paulo II Airport (PDL), with an average of 4-5 flights every day. Furthermore, travelers can experience the longest available flight from Lajes Field on the A321neo operated service to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), which lasts for roughly 6h 55m.
The most in-demand domestic routes departing from Lajes Field
Lisbon (LIS)
134 flights scheduled next month
Flores Island (FLW)
4 flights scheduled next month
Santa Cruz da Graciosa (GRW)
2 flights scheduled next month
Sao Jorge Island (SJZ)
2 flights scheduled next month
Horta (HOR)
5 flights scheduled next month
Ponta Delgada (PDL)
31 flights scheduled next month
The top international destinations from Lajes Field
Dorval (YUL)
154 flights scheduled next month
Boston (BOS)
138 flights scheduled next month
Popular airlines flying out from Lajes Field
Airport information
Airport name | Lajes Field |
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Airport (IATA) Code | TER |
City | Lajes |
Country | Portugal (PT) |
Full location | Lajes Field |
Latitude | 38.753880 |
Longitude | -27.086943 |
Website | Aerogarelajes.azores.gov.pt |
Show on map | Google maps |
General Information About Lajes Field, Portugal
General Information Lajes Field on Terceira serves as an integral link between the United States and its European allies, playing an essential role from World War I to today's Global War on Terror. Known for its strategic location near Lisbon and pristine coastal surroundings, Lajes Field remains a strategic outpost in America today.
At Lajes, there is a strong sense of camaraderie between servicemembers and families at Lajes - like an American small town with plenty of recreational and cultural activities for everyone involved in Lajes military operations and their families.
Religious and Spiritual Activities
The base chapel offers services from Protestant, Evangelical, Catholic and other faith traditions. Baptist, Seventh Day Adventist and Church of Christ congregations also meet regularly off-base for worship services.
Weather Spark enables users to compare weather conditions around the globe, with graphs that demonstrate precise variations in temperature and precipitation levels. It is an invaluable resource for military members and their families when planning travel abroad.
Cost-Cutting Measures and Changes to Military Requirements
Like other overseas installations, Lajes Field has undergone significant cost-cutting measures due to the economic crisis. Due to these reductions in active duty forces and reserves as well as number of buildings/dorms on installation as well as loss of many jobs at Lajes Field, some major cost-cutting measures have been instituted by the US government at Lajes Field.
Although American presence at Lajes Field is in decline, it remains an essential pillar of U.S. policymakers' ability to defend a global order that has become increasingly vulnerable due to great-power competition. A robust forward presence at Lajes can both advance U.S. interests across Europe and Africa and act as deterrence against potential rivals that seek to exploit space there.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many airports are there close to Lajes?
1 airport(s) near to Lajes:
What is the best airport to use when flying from Lajes?
Lajes Field (TER) is considered the most convenient airport for departures from Lajes.
Which airlines operate flights out of Lajes Field?
There are 5 airlines that fly from Lajes Field, the most popular are: SATA - Air Acores, Ryanair, TAP Portugal, Azores Airline
What is the longest flight from Lajes Field?
The longest flight duration from Lajes Field is the route to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), which lasts approximately 6h 55m and is operated by an A321neo
What is the IATA-code for Lajes Field?
Lajes Field uses the IATA code: TER
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