A military jet aircraft parked on the tarmac at Monte Real Air Base with support vehicles and hangars visible in the background.

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Charter a Private Jet to Monte Real Air Base (QLR)

Monte Real Air Base (ICAO: LPMR, IATA: QLR) is located near Leiria, Portugal, and serves primarily as a Portuguese Air Force base with two squadrons of F‑16s. Civilian operations are limited and handled via an on‑call arrangement through Universal Weather’s support services. The base includes a 2,743 m runway, customs upon request, and restricted operating hours in civil mode.

Monte Real Air Base: Key Details

Coordinates (DMS)	39° 49′ 52″ N, 8° 53′ 14″ W
Latitude / Longitude	39.828335, -8.887500
IATA Code	QLR
ICAO Code	LPMR
Elevation	57 m (187 ft)
Number of runway(s)	1
Runway surface(s)	Concrete
Longest runway	2992 m (9816 ft)
Useful links	Wikipedia page

Most Common Aircraft Operating from Monte Real Air Base

When choosing a private jet for your journey, a few factors play a crucial role: number of passengers, distance of the flight, airport capabilities, and specific requirements of your journey. Here are the most frequently chartered aircraft models landing at/taking off from Monte Real Air Base in 2025: Dassault Falcon 50EX, Dassault Falcon 900EX and Cessna Citation CJ2.

Top 3 aircraft models by number of flight movements to and from Monte Real Air Base in 2025
Aircraft model name	Flight movements in 2025	Seats	Speed (km/h)	Speed (knots)	Range (km)	Range (NM)
Dassault Falcon 50EX	23 movements^*	9	891 km/h	481 kts	5982 km	3230 NM
Dassault Falcon 900EX	6 movements^*	12-14	878 km/h	474 kts	8334 km	4500 NM
Cessna Citation CJ2	4 movements^*	6	754 km/h	407 kts	2463 km	1330 NM

^*Number of departures and arrivals in 2025

FBOs and Ground Services at Monte Real Air Base

Universal Weather & Aviation

Universal provides premium trip support, mission consulting, regulatory coordination, ground handling, VIP facilitation, in-flight catering, and global flight following services at Monte Real’s civil ops area.

Monte Real operates primarily as a military base with limited civilian operations. Universal is the only confirmed ground handler offering services to private and charter operators on a request basis.

VIP Lounges available at Monte Real Air Base

Civil Operations VIP Area

A small VIP facility is available within the civil operations zone, offering a private waiting area, refreshments, and coordination services for VIP arrivals/departures. These are arranged in advance through Universal Weather’s VIP support.