Aeroporto de Lisboa travel guide

Portela Airport (Portuguese: Aeroporto da Portela or Aeroporto da Portela de Sacavém) is located inside the city of Lisbon, capital of Portugal, although it takes its name from the neighbouring parish (freguesia) of Portela, also known as Portela de Sacavém). It is also known as the Lisbon Airport (Portuguese: Aeroporto de Lisboa).
The airport is the main international gateway to Portugal and a major European hub. It is one of the largest airports in Southern Europe. The airport has two main runways, capable of accommodating large-size aircraft such as the Boeing 747. During World War II, as the neutral airport was open to both German and British airlines, it was a hub for smuggling people into, out of and all around Europe. As such, it was heavily monitored by both Axis and Allied spies. In 2006, the airport handled more than 12 million passengers and 81,027 tonnes of cargo. The airport is the main base-hub of TAP Portugal. The airport is run by State-owned company Aeroportos de Portugal.
The airport was opened on 15 October, 1942, with four 1,000 m runways. It quickly expanded, with extended runways and a new terminal. It also expanded its parking facilities to allow more aircraft movements (110,437 in 2002).
The airport is now completely surrounded by urban development, being one of the few airports in Europe located inside a major city. This has led to a national debate on whether to keep the present location or to build a new airport. As of 2006, Ota, 50 km North of Lisbon, was chosen as one of the sites for the new airport. In 2007 an independent study suggested Alcochete as an alternative location. Final decision will be taken by December 2007, more than 35 years after the first capacity increase studies were initiated. (...) more....

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