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Montijo Air Base

Montijo, Portugal
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Portugal's historic military air base near Lisbon.

Opened
1934
Location
Montijo, Portugal
Montijo Air Base (ICAO: LPMT) is a Portuguese Air Force installation located in Montijo, on the southern bank of the Tagus River estuary, approximately 15 kilometres southeast of Lisbon. It has served as a key military aviation facility in Portugal for decades, hosting fighter and transport squadrons throughout its operational history. In recent years, Montijo gained significant attention as a proposed site for a second commercial airport serving the Lisbon metropolitan area, intended to relieve congestion at Humberto Delgado Airport. However, after extensive political and environmental debate, Portuguese authorities ultimately selected Luís de Camões Airport at Alcochete as the preferred new Lisbon airport site instead. The base currently operates under the Portuguese Air Force and is not open to scheduled commercial passenger traffic. Its proximity to Lisbon and existing infrastructure made it a serious candidate for civilian aviation expansion, reflecting the growing demand for air travel capacity in the Lisbon region.
Getting to & from
The base is accessible by road from Montijo town center, with ferry connections linking Montijo to central Lisbon across the Tagus River.
Notable facts
  • ›Operated exclusively by the Portuguese Air Force with no scheduled commercial services.
  • ›Proposed as a second Lisbon commercial airport before the Alcochete site was selected instead.
  • ›Located on the southern bank of the Tagus River estuary, roughly 15 km from central Lisbon.
  • ›Has two runways capable of supporting military jet operations.
  • ›The airport debate was a major political issue in Portugal throughout the 2010s and early 2020s.
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City & Place Guide

Riverside charm and bullfighting heritage across from Lisbon.

Montijo is a small city on the southern bank of the Tagus River in the Setúbal District, sitting directly across from Lisbon. Long known as a working-class town with a proud bullfighting tradition, it has a relaxed, authentic character largely untouched by mass tourism.

The city center retains handsome early-20th-century architecture, a lively market culture, and strong ties to the Tagus estuary. Its proximity to Lisbon via ferry makes it an easy and rewarding half-day or full-day side trip for curious travelers.

  • •Montijo Ferry Terminal & Riverside Promenade — scenic Tagus views and pleasant waterfront walks.
  • •Praça da República — the main square lined with historic buildings and a relaxed café scene.
  • •Museu Municipal de Montijo — local history, ethnography, and bullfighting heritage collections.
  • •Igreja Matriz de São Francisco Xavier — the principal parish church with notable azulejo tilework.
  • •Palácio Cinzas — a restored 18th-century palace used as a cultural venue.
  • •Mercado Municipal — a lively local market ideal for fresh produce and regional products.

Getting around: The most convenient way to reach Montijo from Lisbon is by Transtejo ferry from Cais do Sodré, a scenic 30-minute crossing. Within the city, most sights are walkable from the ferry terminal. Local buses serve surrounding neighborhoods, and taxis and the Uber app are available for longer distances.

Best time: Spring (April–June) and early autumn (September–October) offer mild temperatures and minimal crowds, making them the most comfortable times to visit.

Local food: Try choco frito (fried cuttlefish), fresh Tagus-caught fish, and local chouriço at riverside tascas and the municipal market.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

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Montijo Air Base
Encyclopaedia

Montijo Air Base - officially known as Air Base No. 6 or BA6 - is a military air base located in Montijo, Portugal. The base is home to three transport squadrons and one helicopter search and rescue squadron and provides logistic support to the Portuguese Navy's helicopters based there.

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