Runway 05 at LPMA
Runway 05/23 at Madeira Airport (LPMA) in Funchal is a 9,110 ft, lighted, asphalt runway oriented 045°/225°. The runway is 148 ft wide, with a 480 ft displaced threshold on the 05 end. SkyMeter has observed 88 landings and 181 departures on this runway over the last 30 days, with approximately 0.0% of arrivals resulting in a go-around. Trace data shows an average final-approach slope of 2.5°, touchdowns averaging 4,664 ft past the threshold, a typical touchdown ground speed of 123 kt, a 3.8 kt average crosswind component, a 1.1 kt average headwind.
Runway 05/23 at Madeira Airport (LPMA) in Funchal is a 9,110 ft, lighted, asphalt runway oriented 045°/225°. The runway is 148 ft wide, with a 480 ft displaced threshold on the 05 end. SkyMeter has observed 88 landings and 181 departures on this runway over the last 30 days, with approximately 0.0% of arrivals resulting in a go-around. Trace data shows an average final-approach slope of 2.5°, touchdowns averaging 4,664 ft past the threshold, a typical touchdown ground speed of 123 kt, a 3.8 kt average crosswind component, a 1.1 kt average headwind.
Runway at a Glance
Arrival Volume
88 landings observed on Runway 05 in the last 30 days, alongside 181 departures.
Peak Hour
Busiest landing window observed at 17:00 with 12 arrivals on the recent sample.
Average Touchdown Zone
Aircraft touch down on average 4,664 ft from the threshold on Runway 05.
Prevailing Wind & Gust History
Over the past 365 days, winds at LPMA have prevailed from the north (0°), accounting for roughly 36% of windy observations. Average wind speed sits at 9.7 kt with peak gusts to 57 kt. Strong-wind days are infrequent here.
Light Crosswind Component
Average crosswind on landing is 3.8 kt at touchdown, measured against runway 05 alignment.
Approach Slope
Final-approach slope averages 2.5° on Runway 05, shallower than the standard 3°.
Landing Behavior and Touchdown Performance
The metrics below are computed from ADS-B trace data observed at Runway 05 over the last 30 days. Each value is shown only when at least 10 valid samples were available; sparse cells are hidden rather than estimated.
Hourly Landing Distribution
Recent observed landings on Runway 05 grouped by hour-of-day (UTC).
Approach Types and Categories
Aircraft approach runways using different procedures based on weather conditions, visibility, and available navigation equipment. An Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach provides precision horizontal and vertical guidance using ground-based radio signals, enabling aircraft to land in low visibility conditions. Visual approaches require pilots to maintain visual contact with the runway and surrounding terrain, typically used during clear weather. Area Navigation (RNAV) approaches use GPS technology to guide aircraft along specific flight paths.
Approach Categories Explained
Category (CAT) classifications define minimum visibility and decision height requirements for instrument approaches. Higher categories enable operations in lower visibility conditions.
Wind and Environmental Factors
Wind conditions directly impact runway operations, influencing approach difficulty, landing performance, and runway selection. Runway 05 benefits from favorable wind alignment, with prevailing winds creating minimal crosswind components for most operations. Average wind speeds of 12 knots pose no operational constraints for commercial aircraft.
24-Hour Wind Pattern
Wind patterns show typical diurnal variation with stronger winds during midday hours.
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